Ottawa man charged in contractor fraud investigation; police believe there may be additional victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 13, 2026 9 a.m.
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) East Criminal Investigations Section has charged a 47-year-old Ottawa man in connection with an investigation into alleged contractor frauds.
On November 10, 2026, Cory Cahill was charged with criminal offences relating to contractor frauds allegedly committed following his release from incarceration, including:
- Fraud under $5000 (three counts)
- Obtain by false pretence not exceeding $5000 (three counts)
- Mischief to property (two counts)
- Utter forged document (one count)
Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward and are encouraging anyone who believes they may have been defrauded by Cahill to contact police.
He also used several aliases, including Cory Campbell, Cory Perkins and Lincoln Cahill, and operated under the business names Sprumac Renovations and Hammer & Nails Contracting.
Anyone with information or who believes they may be a victim is asked to contact a tipline set up by the East Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5626.
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