A Burlington resident has been hit with a substantial set of new criminal charges after an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into alleged theft and fraud at several hospitals across the province.
Expanded investigation finds more alleged victims
Police announced on Sept. 26 that a 34-year-old woman from Burlington, identified by police as Nassim Eronn, now faces 65 additional charges following the execution of search warrants and identification of further victims tied to incidents at multiple health-care facilities.
- 36 counts of fraud
- 14 counts of theft
- Additional charges described by police as "other offences"
The charges stem from alleged incidents reported at a number of hospitals, according to police, including Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto), Headwaters Health Care Centre (Orangeville), Trillium Health Partners’ Mississauga hospital, and West Park Health Care Centre (Toronto).
Background and police request to the public
The accused was initially arrested in May and charged with offences including disobeying a court order and making a false statement. Police say the probe continued after the first arrest and that subsequent investigative steps — including search warrants — turned up additional alleged victims and evidentiary material described by investigators as piles of seized clothing and furniture.
“We believe there may be additional victims,”
the OPP said, urging patients, visitors and staff at the named hospitals to review their bank statements for any unauthorized transactions and to contact police if they believe they may have been affected.
Investigations of alleged offences in health-care settings are often complex for victims, who may be recovering from illness or injury and may not immediately notice missing property or suspicious account activity. Local authorities and hospital administrators typically work to protect patient safety and privacy while co-operating with police inquiries.
What Burlington residents should know
For Burlington residents, the central facts are straightforward: the person charged is a local resident and the OPP investigation spans several institutions across the GTA and central Ontario. Police have visually documented items seized in the investigation and say further charges could follow as the probe continues.
Authorities have asked anyone who visited the listed hospitals and suspects they may be a victim to contact the OPP. In practical terms, police advise:
- Check recent bank and credit card statements for any unauthorized transactions;
- Report missing property or suspicious activity to the hospital security office and to police;
- Preserve any relevant receipts, photos or electronic records that could assist investigators.
| Item | Reported details |
|---|---|
| New charges | 65 additional counts added to earlier charges |
| Notable counts | 36 fraud, 14 theft |
| Hospitals named | Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial, St. Joseph’s (Toronto), Headwaters (Orangeville), Trillium (Mississauga), West Park (Toronto) |
Police have not disclosed further particulars about the alleged offences or identified additional suspects. Court dates and details of potential restitution or bail terms were not provided in the police release announcing the new charges.
As the investigation develops, Burlington residents and those who use regional hospitals will likely expect clarity from both police and health-care operators about steps being taken to safeguard patients and visitors. The OPP’s public notice to review financial records is a reminder of the practical risks victims can face and of the role the public plays in helping investigators unearth the full scope of alleged criminal activity.
WE NEWS will continue to monitor the case and report any new information released by police or court authorities.
