Woman facing fraud charges after $77,000 lost in ‘bogus house-flipping business’: WPS

Windsor Police Headquarters seen on Feb. 14, 2025 in Windsor, Ont. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

Windsor police say they have arrested a 53-year-old woman after six of her coworkers lost more than $77,000 in an investment scam involving flipping houses.

Members of the Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit launched an investigation in March 2024 after receiving a report that six employees of a local restaurant were defrauded out of large sums of money by a coworker.

“The suspect allegedly tricked the victims into investing in a bogus house-flipping business based in the United States,” said a news release from police.

The victims transferred a total of $77,700 to the suspect between April 30, 2023 and Jan. 19, 2024, but never saw a return on their investments.

Following the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for 53-year-old Lina Jido of Windsor. On March 17, 2025, she turned herself in at Windsor Police headquarters.

Jido has been charged with fraud over $5,000.

This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.