Woman charged in Alliston bank fraud incident

The RBC on King Street in Alliston, Ont.

A 39-year-old woman from Scarborough faces charges after reportedly trying to open a bank account with fake ID and a fake social insurance card in Alliston.

Provincial police made the arrest on Tuesday after receiving a report about a customer with fraudulent documents at the RBC Royal Bank on King Street.

Officers say the accused was also found with several other pieces of identification not belonging to her.

She faces charges in connection with the case, plus failing to comply with two court orders.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and ask the public to contact the OPP with any additional information.