Region of Peel– Investigators from the Fraud Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying suspects allegedly involved in real estate scams
The Voice of Canada News
Between June 2022 and October 2022, it is alleged that the suspects rented multiple properties in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) using fraudulent identifications. In one circumstance, after the property was empty, the suspects took over the property owner’s identity, opened accounts under their name, sold the property, and deposited money into the fraudulent account. In another instance, the suspects took over the property owner’s identity, opened accounts under their name, took out a second mortgage on the property, and deposited the money into the fraudulent account.
In both circumstances, the victims were defrauded nearly $700,000 each.
A warrant is issued for Duc Thai Luu, a 58-year-old man of no fixed address. He is wanted for the following offences:
- Utter Forged Document (X2)
- Fraud Over $5000 (X3)
- Identity Fraud (X2)
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime
A warrant is issued for Keith Edmondson, a 34-year-old man of no fixed address. He is wanted for the following offences:
- Fraud Over $5000 (X3)
- Identity Fraud (X3)
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime
- Laundering Proceeds of Crime
Investigators are also seeking assistance from the public to identify a male and female believed to be involved in these frauds.
Unknown Suspect #1:
- Male Asian, light complexion
- 20-30 years of age
- Thin build
- Short black hair with brown highlights
Unknown Suspect #2:
- Female Asian, light complexion
- Thin build
- Long black hair
- Tattoo on upper shoulders/lower neck
Investigators have reason to believe that the wanted and unknown suspects also operate throughout the Province of Ontario.
Peel Regional Police is dedicated to protecting individuals in our community. We encourage our community to learn more about these and other trends currently affecting Canadians by visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the Peel Regional Police website.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fraud Bureau at (905) 453-3311, ext. 3335. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
