Man Wanted Following Fraud Investigation

A male is wanted in connection with a SIM card swap fraud investigation.

In October 2025, members of the DRPS Financial Crimes Unit began investigating after a victim’s cellphone unexpectedly entered SOS mode and lost connection to their cellular network. When the victim contacted their service provider, they learned they had been targeted in a SIM-swap fraud.

A SIM swap occurs when a fraudster gains control of a victim’s cellphone number by transferring it to another SIM card. In this case, investigators determined that the suspect used the victim’s identity and cellphone number to bypass two-factor authentication and make fraudulent purchases using the victim’s credit card information.

Police have identified the suspect and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Jessan VERNET-FORT, 31 years-old, of Oakville, is wanted for: Fraud Over $5,000 x1, Mischief/Tampering With Computer Data x1, Unauthorized Use of Computer to Obtain Computer Service x1, Intercept Private Communication x1, Unauthorized Use of Credit Card Data x2.

VERNET-FORT is known to have ties to Ontario and Quebec.

His photo is attached.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of VERNET-FORT to contact D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5371.

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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