Ottawa man charged in contractor fraud investigation

Ottawa police have charged a 47-year-old Ottawa man in a contractor fraud investigation and are asking anyone who believes they may have been defrauded to contact investigators. The charges against Cory Cahill were laid on November 10, 2026.

Police said the charges relate to alleged contractor frauds following Cahill’s release from incarceration. The Ottawa Police Service’s East Criminal Investigations Section is handling the investigation.

Charges and business names

According to police, the charges against Cahill include:

• Three counts of fraud under $5,000;
• Three counts of obtaining by false pretence not exceeding $5,000;
• Two counts of mischief to property;
• One count of uttering a forged document.

Police said Cahill also used several aliases, including Cory Campbell, Cory Perkins and Lincoln Cahill. He operated under the business names Sprumac Renovations and Hammer & Nails Contracting, according to police.

Police seek information

Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. They are encouraging anyone who believes they may have been defrauded by Cahill to contact police.

Anyone with information, as well as anyone who believes they may be a victim, can call the tip line set up by the East Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5626. Police are asking people to use that number to share information about the investigation.