Help Solve a Crime Leads to Counterfeit Currency Arrest in Ajax

A male is facing charges after DRPS’ Help Solve a Crime assists counterfeit currency investigation in Ajax.

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, members of West Division responded to a fraud call at Best Buy located at 20 Kingston Road West. A male entered the business and attempted to buy several items using counterfeit bills. The suspect fled the area once staff determined the bills were counterfeit.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the suspect was located and taken into custody without incident.

Barbod HOVEIDAPOUR, age 20 from Toronto is charged with: Fraud Under $5000, and Utter Counterfeit Money.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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