A Hamilton, Ontario Canada cop is charged with trying to twice defraud an insurance company claiming his personal vehicle was stolen.The accused reported that his personal vehicle was stolen on Sept. 30, and it was later recovered, Hamilton Police said Thursday.Another stolen vehicle report was filed with Waterloo Regional Police on Oct. 12 and officers there recovered the vehicle, which was found burned.Both thefts were reported to the suspect’s insurance company, police said.
Hoang Pham, 31, of Cambridge, who has been with the service six years, was charged Wednesday with arson for a fraudulent purpose, attempted fraud, breach of trust and two counts of public mischief.He served as a uniform patrol officer in the downtown area.Pham, who is suspended with pay, was released on a promise to appear in court on March 10.
rob.lamberti@sunmedia.ca
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