Two Iranian women and one man have been charged with immigration fraud targeting the Iranian-Canadian community in Canada. York police state that their financial crimes unit began investigations in 2022 after receiving a complaint about two individuals allegedly committing fraud using their company name. Three suspects have been identified, two of whom have been arrested, while the third is still at large. Victims paid large sums of money to the accused for visa assistance for their relatives to come to Canada. The accused defrauded victims of over $40,000. Bahareh Attarbaashi, 45, and Akram Sadat Naseri, 66, both from Richmond Hill, have been charged with fraud and conspiracy, with Naseri also charged with forgery. Ali Asghar Aminian, 65, from Richmond Hill, is wanted. Attarbaashi has presented herself as a 'mortgage specialist' and 'experienced financial manager' on her LinkedIn profile. Investigators say the suspects targeted individuals from the Iranian-Canadian community and are concerned about the possibility of other undisclosed victims.
Three Iranians Charged with Immigration Fraud in Canada
Three Iranians have been charged with immigration fraud in Canada, targeting the Iranian-Canadian community. The suspects allegedly defrauded victims of over $40,000 by promising visa assistance for relatives. This case raises concerns about the vulnerability of immigrant communities to fraud.
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📰 What Happened
Three Iranians charged with immigration fraud targeting the Iranian-Canadian community in Canada.
- York police indict Bahareh Attarbaashi, Akram Sadat Naseri
- York police arrest Bahareh Attarbaashi, Akram Sadat Naseri
- suspects target Iranian-Canadian community
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The case underscores the risks faced by immigrants in seeking assistance.
📝 Key Evidence
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