A 40-year-old Edmonton man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to fraudulently purchase a vehicle worth approximately $64,000 from a Sherwood Park dealership.
Strathcona County RCMP received a fraud complaint on April 19 and launched an investigation through their General Investigation Unit. Police say the suspect attempted to use false identity documents to buy the high-value vehicle.
Perry John Fotty was arrested and charged with fraud, two counts of trafficking in identity information, and using a forged document.
Fotty remains in custody following a judicial interim release hearing. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Sherwood Park on April 30, 2025.
Anyone with information about suspicious or criminal activity is encouraged to contact police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or through the “P3 Tips” app.
