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Kevin Larson arrested, charged with 31 counts of fraud

A city resident faces numerous fraud charges after being arrested this week.

Stratford police arrested Kevin Larson on Thursday. The 37-year-old faces charges that include 10 counts of fraud over $5,000 and 21 counts of fraud under $5,000.

Police said an investigation began in May, 2023, after a complaint was lodged against the businessman.

Larson was released from custody with a court date set for Feb. 10.

Larson is well known in the community for ownership of restaurants and other businesses.

A number of other previous charges against him are still being addressed in court.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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