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LETHBRIDGE, Alta.: Police have accused a 43-year-old woman in southern Alberta of defrauding several people out of more than $2.8 million.

Lethbridge police say the charges resulted from a three-year investigation into local mortgage frauds.

The investigation culminated with a search warrant at a home in Lethbridge.

Adina Harms is charged with eight counts of fraud over $5,000, eight counts of using a forged document and one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000.

Harms is currently in custody and a court date has not yet been set.

Police say they are not releasing any further details.