Peel Regional Police have charged three people in a $380,000 fraudulent cheque ring operation.
On Dec. 8, police arrested Varinder Kumar, 41, Sukvir Singh, 30, from Brampton, and Sandeep Sogi, 26, from Toronto.
Investigators from the Fraud Bureau say the accused were actively targeting vulnerable sectors of the population in committing the frauds.
In March 2023, fraud investigators were contacted by a major financial institution in relation to cheque related frauds. The investigation quickly established a group allegedly responsible for several cheque frauds in the Region of Peel.
Kumar is charged with five counts of fraud over $5,000, four counts of uttering forged documents, and three counts of possession of property obtained by crime. He was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Singh and Sogi are charged with three counts of fraud over $5,000 and three counts of uttering forged documents. They will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.
“Criminal acts perpetrated against our vulnerable sectors will not be tolerated and those responsible will be held accountable,” said Inspector Sean Brennan of Financial Crimes Services.
“This investigation is an excellent example of collaboration with our financial institution partners.”
Peel Regional Police are urging all members of the public who may have been approached or solicited by this group to contact the Fraud Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3335. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
