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The Toronto Police Service would like to alert the public to an arrest made in a sexual assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

- since Monday, September 26, 2011, on three occasions, the accused met three male victims at a downtown bath house,

- the men would then go to the accused's home in the downtown core,

- while at the accused's home, he sexually assaulted the men.

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, Joshua Dowholis, 31, of Toronto, was charged with:

1. Three counts of Sexual Assault,
2. Forcible Confinement,
3. Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine.

Police are urging anyone who had a sexual encounter with the accused to seek medical attention.

Police believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

During September 2011, the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, conducted an investigation into a fraud scheme operating in the GTA.

It is alleged that:

- the scheme revolved around fraudulent transfers of funds from one business account to another business account

- the funds were then utilized, by way of money transfers, to purchase gold bullion from a local precious-metal dealer

- the accused were successful in obtaining 9 kgs. of gold bullion, valued at approximately $528,000

- the accused attempted, but were unsuccessful, at purchasing an additional $680,000 worth of gold.

On Monday, October 3, 2011, the following men were arrested:

- Oleksandr Boguslavskyi, 46, of Toronto
- Igor Muraru, 50, of Toronto
- Henry Blouin, 64, of Mississauga

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, the following man was arrested:

- Alex Gopkalo, 41, of Thornhill

The four men each face:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence,
2) Fraud over ($5,000)

The Financial Crimes Unit is requesting the public's assistance identifying an outstanding suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

The Financial Crimes Unit would also like to alert companies in the gold sales industry to be diligent and cautious when selling gold purchased using bank drafts or other similar instruments. Companies should take steps to verify the authenticity of such instruments before completing sales.

During September 2011, the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, conducted an investigation into a fraud scheme operating in the GTA.

It is alleged that:

- the scheme revolved around fraudulent transfers of funds from one business account to another business account

- the funds were then utilized, by way of money transfers, to purchase gold bullion from a local precious-metal dealer

- the accused were successful in obtaining 9 kgs. of gold bullion, valued at approximately $528,000

- the accused attempted, but were unsuccessful, at purchasing an additional $680,000 worth of gold.

On Monday, October 3, 2011, the following men were arrested:

- Oleksandr Boguslavskyi, 46, of Toronto
- Igor Muraru, 50, of Toronto
- Henry Blouin, 64, of Mississauga

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, the following man was arrested:

- Alex Gopkalo, 41, of Thornhill

The four men each face:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence,
2) Fraud over ($5,000)

The Financial Crimes Unit is requesting the public's assistance identifying an outstanding suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

The Financial Crimes Unit would also like to alert companies in the gold sales industry to be diligent and cautious when selling gold purchased using bank drafts or other similar instruments. Companies should take steps to verify the authenticity of such instruments before completing sales.

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a stabbing investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at 1:10 a.m, a man approached another man, asking him for marijuana, in the Mabelle Avenue/Cordova Avenue area

- the first man punched the man in the face and stabbed him in the back of the neck

The victim was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.

The suspect is described as light-skinned black, 30, 6’, 190 lbs., with a shaved head. He was last seen wearing a black jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Marcia Pasika, 80, was last seen on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at approximately 1 p.m., in the Dupont Street/Spadina Road area.

See previous release.

She was located on Friday, October 7, 2011, just after midnight.

On Friday, October 7, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Ian Nichol, Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, will update the media on Project Bogus.

Project Bogus investigated alleged fraudulent bank transfers resulting in the illegal purchase of over $500,000 of gold, and the subsequent arrest of four men.

Police will be releasing a picture of an outstanding suspect.

The conference will be available on the Bell TOC.

On Friday, October 7, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Ian Nichol, Financial Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Section, will update the media on Project Bogus.

Project Bogus investigated alleged fraudulent bank transfers resulting in the illegal purchase of over $500,000 of gold, and the subsequent arrest of four men.

Police will be releasing a picture of an outstanding suspect.

The conference will be available on the Bell TOC.

On Friday, October 7, 2011, between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., on Victoria Park Avenue at Crescent Town Road, TPS officers will be joined by members from M.A.D.D. Canada, the TTC, Beck Taxi, Reliable Designated Driving Service and Giffen-Mack Funeral Home Services in a R.I.D.E. spot check.

The Toronto Police Service is reminding the public to have a responsible plan prior to going out and consuming any alcoholic beverages.

For further information, please contact Sergeant Jack West at 416-808-5424.

On Friday, October 7, 2011, between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., on Victoria Park Avenue at Crescent Town Road, TPS officers will be joined by members from M.A.D.D. Canada, the TTC, Beck Taxi, Reliable Designated Driving Service and Giffen-Mack Funeral Home Services in a R.I.D.E. spot check.

The Toronto Police Service is reminding the public to have a responsible plan prior to going out and consuming any alcoholic beverages.

For further information, please contact Sergeant Jack West at 416-808-5424.

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Frank Mikic, 40, was last seen on Friday, September 30, 2011, at approximately 3 p.m., in the Lawrence Avenue East/Midland Avenue area.

He is described as white, 5'10", 150 lbs., with hazel eyes, and short, light-brown hair. He was wearing glasses, a white windbreaker, white ball cap, and blue jeans.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook.