Arrests Made in Several Fake Taxi Fraud Investigations
Region of Peel – Investigators with the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau have arrested and charged two Brampton men in connection with several alleged fake taxi fraud incidents that occurred throughout 2024 and 2025.
While present in shopping mall parking lots, victims were approached by a suspect who pretended to be a taxi passenger. The suspect would ask for assistance after explaining to victims they were unable to pay taxi fare because the driver did not accept cash and only debit cards.
Once victims agreed to assist and presented their debit card, the second suspect, while posing as the taxi driver, discreetly exchanged the victim’s card with a stolen debit card from the same financial institution. The suspect then used a point-of-sale terminal connected to a laptop to record victims’ PIN numbers.
The suspects immediately utilized bank machines to withdraw funds from victims’ bank accounts and commit additional fraud with the stolen bank cards further victimizing financial institutions and cardholders. While committing this series of frauds, the suspects frequently utilized stolen vehicles.
On Oct 9, 2025, Manvir Singh (22), was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:
- Fraud Under $5000 (X8)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (X5)
- Use of Stolen Credit Card (X5)
- Attempt to Commit Fraud
On Nov 18, 2025, Syed Hunain (25) was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:
- Fraud Under $5000 (9 counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (4 counts)
- Use of Stolen Credit Card (4 counts)
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Use Disguise with Intent to Use a Stolen Credit Card
Investigators are reminding the public about the ongoing fake taxi scam. Members of the community are encouraged to take the following precautions:
- Remain vigilant when approached by unknown individuals particularly during the holiday season
- Know that legitimate taxi drivers will not refuse cash, and will not remove your card from sight or ask for your PIN
- If circumstances present as unusual, trust your instincts, do not follow through with the transaction and report it to police
Anyone who believes they have fallen victim to this scam is asked to contact the Fraud Bureau at (905) 453-3311, ext. 3335.
For more information about fraud and prevention tips, please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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