Ottawa Police seek more victims of Vinay Pal Singh Brar in immigration fraud investigation
Vinay Pal Singh Brar
Photo: Ottawa Police
THE Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has charged an Ottawa man following an investigation into multiple allegations of immigration fraud.
In September 2024, an investigation was launched into several incidents that occurred between January and July 2024. The suspect allegedly posed as an immigration consultant and defrauded multiple individuals.
As a result of the investigation, Vinay Pal Singh Brar, 35, of Ottawa, has been charged with:
- Fraud over $5,000 (two counts)
- Possess stolen property over $5,000 (two counts)
- Assault
- Assault by choking
- Uttering threats
Brar has operated under the following aliases:
- Gagandeep Singh
- Warisdeep Singh
- Waris Singh
- Waris Deep Sehmi
- Harsh Harsh
Investigators believe there may be additional victims across Canada, including in the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, Vancouver, and Surrey.
Anyone with information or who believes they may have been a victim is asked to contact the Det. Pelletier of the OPS West Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 2653 .
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
Police remind the public to be careful when dealing with immigration matters.
Before accepting help from anyone offering immigration services, ensure the federal or provincial government properly licenses them. Checking their credentials can help protect you from fraud and ensure you ‘re getting advice from someone qualified.
