December 11, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Peel Regional Police have arrested and charged two Brampton residents in connection with a series of alleged fake taxi fraud incidents that occurred across Peel Region in 2024 and 2025.
According to investigators with the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau, the scams primarily took place in shopping mall parking lots. Police say one suspect would approach victims while posing as a taxi passenger, claiming they were unable to pay their fare because the driver did not accept cash and would only take debit card payments.
Once a victim agreed to help and presented their debit card, a second suspect ,posing as the taxi driver,would discreetly swap the victim’s card with a stolen debit card from the same financial institution. Investigators say the suspects then used a point-of-sale (POS) terminal connected to a laptop to record the victim’s PIN.
Police allege the suspects immediately used bank machines to withdraw money from victims’ accounts and committed further fraud using the stolen cards, causing additional losses to both cardholders and financial institutions. During several of the incidents, the suspects are also accused of using stolen vehicles.
On October 9, 2025, Manvir Singh, 22, was arrested and charged with eight counts of fraud under $5,000, five counts of possession of property obtained by crime, five counts of use of a stolen credit card, and attempt to commit fraud.
On November 18, 2025, Syed Hunain, 25, was arrested and charged with nine counts of fraud under $5,000, four counts of possession of property obtained by crime, four counts of use of a stolen credit card, as well as dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and use of a disguise with intent.
Peel Regional Police are warning the public that fake taxi scams remain active. Officers advise residents to be cautious when approached by strangers asking for help with payment. Police note that legitimate taxi drivers do not refuse cash payments, do not take bank cards out of a customer’s sight, and will never ask for a PIN.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this scam is urged to contact the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau at 905-453-3311, ext. 3335. More information on fraud prevention is also available through the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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