A Montreal man has been arrested for his involvement in a local ‘grandparent scam’.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says the grandparent scam is a type of fraud that has been an ongoing trend across Halton resulting in many community members being victimized.
On Wednesday, June 8th, HRPS officers were made aware of a scam in progress taking place in Georgetown. Police attended the residence and arrested 27-year-old Kevin Tshiyoyi of Montreal.
The suspect attended this location in order to collect $10,000 cash from a victim for the alleged and fabricated bail of her grandson. This is a theme often used by fraudsters throughout the GTA.
The suspect was placed under arrest by investigators and charged with Fraud Over $5000.
Following his arrest, and through additional investigative steps, police were able to identify a hotel room where the accused was staying. In June 9, 2022, a search warrant was executed at an Oakville hotel room where evidence related to additional fraud offences in Halton and neighboring jurisdictions was located.
In total, investigators have charged Tshiyoyi with 11 counts of Fraud over $5000 and Unauthorized Possession of a Credit Card.
Total losses by victims in these occurrences is more than $80,000.
Police believe there may be additional victims. Investigators are asking anyone who has information or has been victimized by him to contact the Regional Fraud Unit – Intake Office at 905-825-4777 ext. 8741.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously 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
