Male Flees Canada After Fraudulently Purchasing Vehicle in Pickering

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a male who has fled Canada after fraudulently using documents to purchase a vehicle in Pickering.

In July 2025, investigators from the Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) began an investigation into the fraudulent purchase of a vehicle after they were contacted by the staff of a dealership in Pickering. In February 2025, the suspect attended the dealership and purchased a 2025 Hyundai Elantra sedan with fraudulent documents. The suspect made no payments for the vehicle, which was later confirmed exported to the Netherlands. 

The suspect fled the country within a week of purchasing the vehicle.

Ovidiu-Ionut DUMITRU, age 36 of Romania is wanted for: Fraud Over $5000,
Make False Statement to Procure Credit, and Disposal of Property to Avoid Creditors. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the D/Cst. Taylor of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5283.

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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