A couple accused of defrauding around 20 hotels and bed and breakfasts on both sides of the Ottawa River has been located.

The incidents dated back to Aug. 4, 2017. The 44-year-old man and 42-year-old woman, along with their teenaged sons, would either make false complaints about their room to avoid paying or simply leave without settling their bill, Ottawa police said in a release.

The Canada Border Services Agency has now taken over the case.