Canadian Police Arrests Two Nigerians For Selling Tickets Worth $500k Illegally

The Canadian police have detained two Nigerians, Gbemisola Akinrinade and Adebowale Adiatu, on suspicion of benefiting themselves through the selling of legitimate airline tickets to unwary clients.

In the racketeering conspiracy, the defendants allegedly sold more than 250 plane tickets fraudulently for more than $500,000, according to Canada Today.

According to a news statement issued by the Peel Regional Police on January 26, 2023, the bulk of the clients who bought the tickets were from the Calgary area, and the flights were mostly to Africa.

Charges against the suspects include fraud, conspiring to commit an indictable offense, possession of property obtained via criminal activity, acquiring under false pretenses, and illegal computer use.

According to the police authorities, in many fraud-related cases, people in vulnerable situations are coerced, manipulated and taken advantage of for the profit of the fraudster.

However, they urged individuals to properly source the website they are dealing with and verify its legitimacy.

Peel Regional Police said: “Anyone who recognises or has information about this type of case is asked to contact the 21 Division C.I.B or Fraud Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 2133 or 3335 or to your local police service. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.”