Police nab 2 suspects for defrauding more than $300K

In its statement, York Regional Police said they launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from a victim whom they did not name. (Pixabay photo)

Authorities from York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit arrested two suspects accused of defrauding more than $300,000 from their victims through their money transfer business, Mabini Express.

Jesus Mallari, 66, and Teresita Mallari, 69, were nabbed by the police, more than a month after Canada-wide arrest warrants were issued against them.

In its statement on February 16, York Regional Police said they launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from a victim whom they did not name.

The victim reported to the police that she transferred funds to her family in the Philippines through the Mabini Express, but several days later, the victim learned that her relatives did not get the money.

“When the victim attended Mabini Express she discovered a sign stating the business was permanently closed,” it said, adding that they began receiving additional reports and found a total of 36 victims who had lost a combined total of more than 0,000.

The police said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Vancouver Detachment earlier arrested the two suspects on January 28, 2019. On February 2, the Financial Crimes Unit Investigators attended the Vancouver International Airport and took custody of the two and returned them to York Region to face multiple charges.

The Mallaris are facing charges of fraud over $5,000, and four counts each of “uttering forged documents” and forgery.