Charges have been laid against three southwestern Ontario women accused of running an unauthorized online bingo lottery.
St. Thomas police began investigating after the family of a woman who lost $5,000 in the game reported it.
"Police confirmed the three organizers were not licensed with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the online bingo was fraudulent," police said.
A 53-year-old Strathroy woman was arrested on Wednesday night. She is charged with one count each of fraud under $5,000 and operating an unauthorized lottery.
A 62-year-old Strathroy woman and a 61-year-old Rodney woman are wanted by way of warrant on the same charges.
