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The Halton Police Fraud Unit has made arrests in an investigation called ‘Project Outbound’.
Two Mississauga men have been charged after police seized 17 vehicles valued at approximately $1.35 million dollars.
The two suspects had been fraudulently obtaining vehicles from dealerships across the GTA, including Oakville.
Following search warrants, police seized the 17 vehicles, electronics, and $4700 in Canadian currency.
Arrested and charged:
Muhammed Khoshnaw (59) of Mississauga
– Fraud over $5,000 (x2)
– Possession of property obtained by crime
Mohammed Hussein (29) of Mississauga
– Possession of property obtained by crime (x4)
“The detection and disruption of organized crime groups such as this one is an ongoing priority of the Halton Regional Police Service. The negative impact on the community from fraudulent criminal activity is significant and takes the form of increased insurance and retail costs,” says Deputy Chief Jeff Hill. “I would like to commend our Regional Fraud Unit and the Canada Border Security Agency on the success of this investigation.”
Anybody who may have additional information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact the Regional Fraud Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 8738.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca
This investigation is ongoing. More arrests and charges are expected.
