Fake concert and sports event tickets sold across GTA; police seek Toronto man
Published November 15, 2024 at 5:09 pm
A Toronto man suspected of selling more than $38,000 in fake concert and sporting event tickets to an “unsuspecting victim” is being hunted by Peel Regional Police.
Between February and October, police carried out a “comprehensive investigation” after receiving multiple reports that someone had “fraudulently sold concert and sporting event tickets to an unsuspecting victim, disguising them as being from legitimate and reputable ticket sale companies.”
Investigators believe it’s part of a larger “advance fee scam” involving the sale of bogus tickets across the Greater Toronto Area.
Police said the victim in these incidents has suffered a financial loss of more than $38,000.
On Wednesday, police in Peel issued an arrest warrant for Jaspal Singh Thiara, 37, of Toronto. He’s wanted on charges of fraud over $5,000 and fail to comply.
Police said Thiara is already on a judicial release for similar charges.
“Given the heightened concert awareness in the GTA this week” with international music star Taylor Swift in Toronto for six concerts, police believe additional victims could be targeted in ticket scams.
Investigators also believe there are additional prior victims.
Police encourage people to learn more about such scams and other frauds by visiting both the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Peel police websites.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Peel police Fraud Bureau at 905-453–2121, ext. 3335, or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Jaspal Singh Thiara, 37, of Toronto, is wanted by police. (Photo: Peel Regional Police)