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Alliston retirement home director charged in $800,000 March of Dimes fraud

The executive director of Kingsmere Retirement Living in Alliston has been charged by Toronto Police for allegedly defrauding the March of Dimes of $800,000.
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Kingsmere Retirement Living executive director Karima Manji has been charged by Toronto police for allegedly defrauding March of Dimes of $800,000.

The executive director of Kingsmere Retirement Living in Alliston has been charged by Toronto Police for allegedly defrauding the March of Dimes of $800,000.

Toronto police say Karima Manji, a 50-year-old Toronto resident, was the property manager for all the charity’s non-profit residences  and defrauded March of Dimes through "various means."

Manji was arrested  is now facing the following four charges:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Uttering forged document
  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Police have released her photo because they believe there may be more victims.

Manji, who has worked for March of Dimes since 2005, hhas been placed on administrative leave from her executive position at Kingsmere. An internal investigation is also underway.

Kingsmere Retirement Suites offers a variety of lifestyle options for residents, from independent living to long-term care beds.

Manji is scheduled to appear in court in Toronto on Dec. 22.


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