Two men from Romania, who have been deported, are now wanted by police for fraudulently purchasing a vehicle from dealerships in Pickering.
Last December 18, a 48-year old man attended a Pickering dealership and purchased a 2022 BMW X5 SUV valued at $50,000, using fraudulent documents.
Almost two weeks later, on December 30th, another man aged 34, used fraudulent documents to purchase a 2021 BMW X5 SUV valued at $55,000 from a Pickering dealership.
Both vehicles were then exported out of Canada before police were able to intervene.
The two wanted men have been identified as criminal tourists; as part of Project Jetsetter. A project created with the goal of combating criminal tourism.
Deported Before Arrest
On Sunday, February 8, the first accused was removed from Canada. On Saturday, May 9, the second accused man was removed from Canada.
Now a warrant has been issued for their arrest.
Names and further details of the accused are available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Taylor of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5283.
Investigators believe this scam is linked to an organized group involved in criminal tourism.
Criminal Tourism
“Criminal tourism is a recent, borderless form of organized crime that impacts the daily lives of Canadians and underscores the need for strong global partnerships. Our intelligence program works closely with our policing partners to connect the dots and enhance public safety,” said Mario Panizzon, Director General, RCMP National Intelligence.
These crimes can have a severe impact on victims who face financial losses, emotional stress, and a deep sense of violation. DRPS through Project Jetsetter, alongside policing partners are working diligently to identify, disrupt and hold these offenders accountable. If you encounter suspicious activities please report it to police immediately. This information can assist to prevent further victimization and exploitation.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused parties as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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