Niagara Regional Police have laid additional charges against a Welland woman accused of setting up fraudulent bank accounts and say they have identified dozens of people who have had their identities stolen.

In February, the NRP's central fraud unit, along with RBC corporate investigations, started an investigation into allegations of identity fraud and the creation of fake bank accounts.

Police say that information gathered through Facebook and other social media was used in the creation of the accounts.

As a result, on March 26, police searched a home in Welland, where they seized evidence and arrested two suspects.

Kiona Campbell, 25, was charged with fraud over $5,000, identity fraud and possession of identity documents.

Marissa MacDonald, 27, was charged with possession of identity documents.

On April 3, police re-arrested Campbell and charged her with 69 counts of identity theft and breach of a recognizance order.

Police say they have identified 69 new victims. Police say the accused captured birth dates and personal information from social media "friends" and used that information to create opportunities of fraudulent financial gains.

The investigation remains ongoing as detectives believe there are more victims. Anyone with information can contact detectives by email at Steve.Vandenbos@niagarapolice.ca