Chartered Professional Accountant Taken Into Custody by NRPS Fraud Unit

In February 2024, police in St. Catharines responded to a business complaint about possible fraud by their accountant. The case was handed over to the fraud unit for investigation.

Investigators found that the business had hired a Chartered Professional Accountant who owns Justin Jay Tax Accounting & Advisory Services. When the business became concerned about its accounting practices, it had another company review the books, which led to fraud allegations.

On April 23, 2025, police arrested Cherrel Monton-Matsugu, a 44-year-old from Niagara Falls. She faces several charges:

• Fraud over $5,000
• Possessing property obtained through crime over $5,000
• Altering documents to commit fraud
• Criminal breach of trust

She has been released from custody and will appear in court on May 21, 2025, at the courthouse in St. Catharines.
The business that reported the fraud has asked police not to share more details or identify them publicly.

If you know anything about this case, you can contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009488. You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting their website. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest.