July 14, 2025
RED FM News Desk
A 28-year-old Brampton man is facing new criminal charges in a growing real estate fraud investigation that now includes dozens of alleged victims. Moiz Kunwar is accused of collecting large deposits from individuals for pre-construction homes he had no legal authority to sell.
Peel Regional Police say Kunwar presented himself as being affiliated with a legitimate developer, despite having no official connection, and allegedly used this deception to take hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting buyers. Kunwar was already facing two sets of charges laid in February and March 2025. Now, additional charges have been brought against him, including: Fraud over $5,000, Possession of property obtained by crime.
Peel Regional Police have issued a public advisory, urging people to avoid any real estate transactions with Moiz Kunwar. “If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact our fraud bureau or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers,” said Const. Tyler Bell-Morena.
Toronto civil lawyer Andrew Ballantyne, who is already representing seven plaintiffs in civil court, says he’s now been contacted by 40 to 50 more individuals who believe they were also scammed. “Many of these victims are ordinary people who trusted what looked like a legitimate offer,” Ballantyne said. “Some lost their entire life savings.” According to Ballantyne, at least three civil lawsuits have been filed in Ontario Superior Court alleging: Victims paid approximately $570,000 in total deposits to Kunwar, No homes were delivered, and no funds were returned
Kunwar is accused of using a company named Paradise Development Homes Limited (PDHL) — nearly identical to the reputable builder Paradise Developments Inc., which is fully licensed and authorized to sell homes.
CBC’s investigation found: PDHL was not affiliated with Paradise Developments Inc.
- The legitimate developer confirmed Kunwar had no right or authority to sell their properties
According to civil claims and client accounts, Kunwar would: Take potential buyers to a development site under construction
Show them specific lots and claim, “This is where your home will be built” Collect large deposit payments on the spot
But when construction was completed, those homes were occupied by other families — with buyers learning only then that they had no ownership and their contracts were not valid. When concerned clients approached Kunwar, he would allegedly reassure them with polite explanations to buy time. But ultimately, most victims were left with: “No house, and no money.”
In a court-filed statement of defense, Kunwar has denied all allegations of fraud. He claims he never presented himself as a real estate developer, broker, investor, or mortgage agent. He instead describes himself as a “sales associate” who passed along payments to his superiors and never used any of the money for personal gain. His defense maintains that he believed all transactions were legal and legitimate. “I did not commit any fraud, and I have every right to defend myself in court,” Kunwar stated in response to the civil suits.
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