Male Wanted After Fraudulently Purchasing Vehicle in Pickering

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a male who used fake documents to purchase a vehicle in Pickering.

In July 2025, investigators from the DRPS 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 August 2024, the suspect attended the dealership and purchased a 2024 Hyundai Palisade SUV with fraudulent documents. The suspect ceased making payments after receiving the vehicle. The vehicle was tracked to an export company but was not recovered. The suspect has since fled the country.

Ionut GHEORGHE, age 26 of Romania is wanted for: Fraud Over $5000,
Make False Statement to Procure Property, and Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000. 

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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