TORONTO: Peel police are searching for a Toronto man of Punjab origin who allegedly sold fake sporting and concert tickets to a victim, which resulted in a loss of over $38, 000. A local court has issued arrest warrants of suspect identified as Jaspal Singh Thiara.
Peel Regional Police said an investigation occurred between February and October looking into multiple fraud reports.
A suspect allegedly fraudulently sold concert and sporting event tickets to an unsuspecting victim, disguising them as being from reputable and legitimate ticket sale companies.
As a result of the investigation, police have issued an arrest warrant for 37-year-old Jaspal Singh Thiara. He is wanted for fraud over $5, 000 and failure to comply.
Police said Thiara is already on a judicial release for similar charges.
“Given the heightened concert awareness in the GTA this week, it is believed he may still be actively seeking additional unsuspecting victims, ” police said in a news release, referring to the Taylor Swift concerts happening in Toronto. Many fans are still hoping to score last-minute tickets to the “Eras Tour.”
Investigators believe there may be additional victims. A report said that at least 190 persons were cheated by scamsters.
Police has sought public support to arrest Thiara. Anyone with information on Thiara’s whereabouts is asked to contact police at 905-453–2121 ext. 3335 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peelcrimestoppers.ca.
According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the number of reports of people being ripped off this year trying to see Swift has now climbed to 190.