The police in Canada have arrested two Nigerians, Gbemisola Akinrinade and Adebowale Adiatu for allegedly enriching themselves with the proceeds from the sales of valid flight tickets to unsuspecting customers.
The suspects were alleged to fraudulently sold more than 250 airline tickets at a value of more than $500,000 in the racket scheme, according to Canada Today.
It added that the majority of the customers who purchased the tickets were from the Calgary area and the flights were primarily to Africa, according to a press release by the Peel Regional Police on January 26, 2023.
The suspects are facing charges which include fraud, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, possession of property obtained by crime, obtaining by false pretences, and unlawful use of a computer.
“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.”
However, they urged individuals to properly source the website they are dealing with and verify its legitimacy.
