A 53-year-old man from Lunenburg County is facing theft and fraud charges related to an investigation involving a non-profit organization with ties to Oak Island.

Chester RCMP received a report of a theft and fraud related to the group on May 2nd, which lead to the search of a home and vehicle in Lunenburg County on May 17th.

The accused was arrested that day without incident and released on conditions.

The RCMP says he faces charges of theft and fraud over $5,000, adding that more charges are anticipated.

The accused is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on November 6th.