![]() | Ponzi schemer Det. Sgt. Larry Renton operated his investment scheme out of his West Region Ontario Provincial Police office in the town of Simcoe, then continued from home after he retired. He promised investors staggering returns and suckered dozens of OPP and municipal officers. An estimated 40 officers of all ranks and an unknown number of civilians lost between $15m to $20m. | ![]() |