Male Wanted for Trucking and Transportation Business Fraud

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a male who fraudulently claimed to start a trucking and transportation business in order to gain funds from an investor in Durham Region.

In late January of 2026, investigators with the Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) began an investigation into a male who received funds from an investor after claiming to start a trucking and transportation business. The suspect told the victim he would be receiving a $1,000,000 banking business loan and already had multiple contracts in place for transportation services with various businesses. The suspect convinced the victim to partner in the business and transfer over $200,000 in funds to assist with business start up costs.

Investigators determined the bank contacts and business contracts were all fraudulent and that no banking business loan was issued.

Sahil THAKUR, age 35 of Brampton is Wanted for: Obtain Funds by False Pretences Over $5000, Possess Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, and Fraud Over $5000.

A photo of the accused is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact A/D/Sgt. Chapman of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5352.

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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