Ottawa police say they've charged a man in a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination certificate investigation.
The force says the investigation began in September.
Police say the 27-year-old man from Gatineau, Que., is facing multiple charges including two counts of uttering a forged document, two counts of forgery and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
The man was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Ottawa police say the investigation is ongoing and further charges may be laid.
The force is reminding residents that selling, purchasing, utilizing or knowingly accepting false COVID-19 vaccination credentials is a criminal offence.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 26, 2021.
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