Fraud at Diocese in Milton: Man Charged After Alleged Loss Over $200,000
Halton police have charged a former secretary of the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Canada after an investigation into alleged fraud at the Milton diocese.
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Halton police have charged a former secretary of the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Canada after an investigation into alleged fraud at the diocese in Milton. Police said the man was arrested on Oct. 21, 2026, and faces one charge.
Jovan Marjanac, 40, of Wingham, Ontario, is charged with one count of fraud over $5,000, according to the Halton Regional Police Service. The charge follows an investigation by the service's Financial Crimes Unit.
Alleged expense claims and redirected funds
Police said the unit began investigating in August 2026, following allegations about the former secretary's handling of expense claims and funds intended for the diocese. The investigation focused on alleged fraudulent claims and the alleged redirection of money.
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According to police, the former secretary was alleged to have submitted fraudulent expense claims and improperly redirected funds intended for the diocese into accounts under his personal control.
Investigators determined that the alleged fraudulent activity resulted in financial losses exceeding $200,000, police said. Marjanac was subsequently arrested and charged on Oct. 21.
Police appeal for information
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8746.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Halton Regional Police Service
