A 34-year-old woman from Burlington, Ontario, has been charged with 65 criminal offences following an extensive investigation into allegations that she stole from patients and staff members at multiple healthcare facilities across the province, Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed.
The suspect, identified as Nassim Eronn, faces a litany of charges including dozens of fraud and theft counts, according to a statement provided by the OPP to BBC News. Burlington is located approximately 56 kilometres south of Toronto.
Police say the alleged offences span more than two years, beginning in February 2024 and continuing until as recently as last month. Authorities allege the woman committed the offences while employed at various health centres throughout Ontario.
The charges against Eronn include 34 counts of fraud under $5,000, 13 counts of theft under $5,000 and seven counts of disobeying a court order. She also faces additional charges of breach of trust and impersonation, according to police records.
The investigation was launched in May after a theft was reported at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, situated roughly 130 kilometres north of Toronto. At the time, police said the probe was prompted by several complaints of theft and fraud from both patients and staff within the hospital.
"As the investigation progressed, it expanded to include additional hospitals where further incidents were uncovered," police said in their statement. "Multiple search warrants were executed where significant amounts of property were seized."
Photographs released by the Ontario Provincial Police show a wide array of items recovered during the searches. These include clothing, woven baskets, chairs, ceramics and piles of folded garments wrapped in clear plastic bags. The OPP's Orillia Major Crime Unit crest appears in the images alongside the seized property.
Authorities have not disclosed what specific duties or roles the suspect held at the hospitals involved in the investigation. It remains unclear whether she was employed in clinical, administrative or support positions, or whether she worked directly with patients.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. They are urging members of the public to review their financial records for any suspicious transactions and to contact investigators if they believe they may have been affected.
Five healthcare facilities are covered by the ongoing investigation, spanning several regions of southern Ontario. At Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, the alleged incidents occurred between April 2025 and March 2026 — a period that extends into next year, suggesting police are investigating reported or anticipated offences across a broad timeframe.
At Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, the alleged incidents are said to have taken place between August 2026 and September 2026. At Trillium Health Partners' Mississauga Hospital, the investigation covers incidents between August 2025 and July 2026.
The probe also extends to St Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto, where alleged incidents occurred between July 2024 and January 2025, and to West Park Health Care Centre, also in Toronto, covering February 2024 to April 2024 — the earliest period under investigation.
The case has raised broader questions about security and oversight within Ontario's healthcare system, where hospitals frequently host large numbers of vulnerable patients, visitors and staff. Incidents of theft in medical settings can have a particularly damaging impact, as patients are often dealing with illness and may be separated from their personal belongings for extended periods.
Breach of trust charges are typically laid when an individual is accused of abusing a position of authority or responsibility. The inclusion of such a charge in this case suggests police believe the suspect occupied a role that carried an expectation of trustworthiness in relation to the people and institutions involved.
The seven counts of disobeying a court order indicate that the suspect is alleged to have violated conditions imposed by a court, possibly related to prior proceedings or release terms. Impersonation charges further suggest allegations that the suspect misrepresented her identity in some capacity.
Ontario Provincial Police have not indicated whether the accused has retained legal counsel or entered any pleas. Under Canadian law, all accused persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The investigation remains active, and police have encouraged anyone with relevant information — particularly those who may have noticed unexplained withdrawals or missing personal items during hospital visits or employment — to come forward. Investigators have also asked the public to check their financial statements carefully.
The scale of the case, involving five hospitals and dozens of charges, makes it one of the more significant fraud and theft investigations involving healthcare facilities in Ontario in recent years. The OPP's Orillia Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, supported by officers from multiple detachments across the province.
As the matter moves through the court system, police say further charges have not been ruled out. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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