A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a fraud investigation at the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Canada in Milton.
Jovan Marjanac of Wingham, Ontario, was arrested on October 21, 2026, and charged with one count of fraud over $5,000, Halton Regional Police Service said.
The Financial Crimes Unit opened the investigation in August 2026, after allegations that a former secretary of the diocese submitted fraudulent expense claims.
Police allege he also improperly redirected funds meant for the diocese into accounts under his personal control.
After an extensive investigation, investigators determined the alleged fraudulent activity resulted in financial losses exceeding $200,000.
The case highlights the work of Halton police's financial crimes investigators in the western GTA, and the diocese headquarters sits in the fast-growing Milton community.
Police are asking anyone with information about the investigation to come forward.
Information can be provided to the Financial Crimes Unit at 905-825-4777, extension 8746.
The accused has not yet had the matter resolved in court, and the charge has not been tested before a judge.
Under Canadian law, a charge is an accusation only, and a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Media inquiries can be directed to Halton Regional Police Service media relations at 905-825-4899.
Halton police headquarters is located at 2485 North Service Rd. W. in Oakville.
