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100 charges laid in fraud investigation in Chatham-Kent

AM800-NEWS-CHATHAM-KENT-POLICE-CREST-1.2346247 The Chatham-Kent police crest is seen on a uniform in Chatham, Ont. (Chris Campbell/CTV Windsor)

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A fraud investigation in Chatham-Kent has resulted in roughly 100 charges being laid.

Chatham-Kent police say a man and woman turned themselves in late Sunday afternoon after being wanted for close to a month. 

According to police, the fraud occurred in Orford Township in March.

Police say a 19-year-old woman from Watford is charged with theft, possession of stolen property, 22 counts of uttering forged documents, and 22 counts of fraud under $5000.

A 23-year-old man from Watford is also charged with theft, possession of stolen property, 27 counts of uttering forged documents, and 27 counts of fraud under $5000. 

The pair were released with conditions and will attend court in May.