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Missing woman located, Yonge Street and Finch Avenue West area, Ok-Ja Kim, 57
The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.
Ok-Ja Kim, 57, was last seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 2 p.m., in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue West area.
See previous release.
She was located on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 12 p.m.
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For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Ok-Ja Kim, 57, was last seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 2 p.m., in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue West area.
See previous release.
She was located on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 12 p.m.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing man, The Queensway and Glendale Avenue area, John Bennett, 64
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man.
John Bennett, 64, was last seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 11 p.m., in The Queensway and Glendale Avenue area.
He is described as 6’1”, medium build, 160 lbs, with grey short hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt, black trackpants and black shoes. Bennett has ship tattoo on one arm and a devil tattoo on the other arm.
Police are concerned for his safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-8081100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
John Bennett, 64, was last seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 11 p.m., in The Queensway and Glendale Avenue area.
He is described as 6’1”, medium build, 160 lbs, with grey short hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt, black trackpants and black shoes. Bennett has ship tattoo on one arm and a devil tattoo on the other arm.
Police are concerned for his safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-8081100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Arrest in Financial Robbery investigation, Man, 33, faces two charges
On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, Toronto Police Service Hold Up arrested a man for robbery.
It is alleged that:
- on Friday, September 11, 2015, at 7:20 p.m., a bank in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Brown's Line area was robbed
- a man entered the bank wearing a black face mask and approached a teller
- the man threw a plastic bag at the teller and made a verbal demand for cash
- the man pointed an object at the teller from the pocket of his hoodie
- the teller complied with the demand and the man obtained a quantity of cash and fled
Ruairidh Menzies, 33, of no fixed address, has been arrested. He is charged with:
1. Robbery
2. Disguise with Intent
He was scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 10 a.m., room 206.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is alleged that:
- on Friday, September 11, 2015, at 7:20 p.m., a bank in the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Brown's Line area was robbed
- a man entered the bank wearing a black face mask and approached a teller
- the man threw a plastic bag at the teller and made a verbal demand for cash
- the man pointed an object at the teller from the pocket of his hoodie
- the teller complied with the demand and the man obtained a quantity of cash and fled
Ruairidh Menzies, 33, of no fixed address, has been arrested. He is charged with:
1. Robbery
2. Disguise with Intent
He was scheduled to appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 10 a.m., room 206.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Media advisory, Thursday, October 22, 2015, 10:30 a.m., Headquarters, media gallery, News conference on money-laundering investigation involving FBI and United States Postal Inspection Service
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., in the media gallery at headquarters, Detective Sergeant Ian Nichol, of Financial Crimes, will update the media on a money-laundering investigation involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Postal Inspection Service.
The TPS investigation is linked to an FBI investigation where conspirators allegedly attempted to defraud victims of more than $5 billion (U.S.).
This conference will be available on Bell TOC, and livestreamed to YouTube.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
The TPS investigation is linked to an FBI investigation where conspirators allegedly attempted to defraud victims of more than $5 billion (U.S.).
This conference will be available on Bell TOC, and livestreamed to YouTube.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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31 Division's "Takedown Thursday," Ralyn McFarlane, 45
This is the latest instalment of 31 Division’s “Takedown Thursday.” We are requesting the public’s assistance locating Ralyn McFarlane, 45, of Toronto.
He is wanted on a Bench Warrant for:
1) Trafficking in Schedule I Substance
2) Possession Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
3) Possession of Schedule 1 Substance
4) Possession of Proceeds of Crime
He is also wanted on a Surety Warrant for the above charges.
He is further wanted on a Warrant in the First for:
1) Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession Schedule 1 Substance
3) Possession of Proceeds of Crime
His photograph has also been released.
For further information, please visit our 31 Division Facebook page and the 31 Division
web page.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
He is wanted on a Bench Warrant for:
1) Trafficking in Schedule I Substance
2) Possession Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
3) Possession of Schedule 1 Substance
4) Possession of Proceeds of Crime
He is also wanted on a Surety Warrant for the above charges.
He is further wanted on a Warrant in the First for:
1) Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
2) Possession Schedule 1 Substance
3) Possession of Proceeds of Crime
His photograph has also been released.
For further information, please visit our 31 Division Facebook page and the 31 Division
web page.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing man located, The Queensway and Glendale Avenue area, John Bennett, 64
The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.
John Bennett, 64, was last seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 11 p.m., in The Queensway and Glendale Avenue area.
See previous release.
He was located on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 3 a.m.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
John Bennett, 64, was last seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 11 p.m., in The Queensway and Glendale Avenue area.
See previous release.
He was located on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 3 a.m.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Police request assistance with shooting investigation, The Queensway and Holbrooke Avenue
The Toronto Police Service requests public assistance identifying three men involved in a shooting investigation.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at approximately 3 a.m., police responded to a call for a shooting in front of the House of Lancaster.
It is reported that:
- a 20-year-old man was involved in a dispute with another man
- the 20-year-old man approached him while he sat in a car
- a physical confrontation ensued
- the 20-year-old man was shot from inside the car
- the car fled the scene
- the car is described as a four-door, dark sedan with after-market rims
Security camera images of the men in the car are now released. If any of the suspects are seen, do not approach them. Call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at approximately 3 a.m., police responded to a call for a shooting in front of the House of Lancaster.
It is reported that:
- a 20-year-old man was involved in a dispute with another man
- the 20-year-old man approached him while he sat in a car
- a physical confrontation ensued
- the 20-year-old man was shot from inside the car
- the car fled the scene
- the car is described as a four-door, dark sedan with after-market rims
Security camera images of the men in the car are now released. If any of the suspects are seen, do not approach them. Call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Personal injury collision #49/2015, Dupont Street, west of Dufferin Street
On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 9:23 a.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Dupont Street, west of Dufferin Street.
It is reported that:
− a 23-year-old man was driving a 2001 Volkswagen, eastbound on Dupont Street approaching Dufferin Street, in the passing lane
− a 57-year-old man was driving a 2011 Toyota, eastbound on Dupont Street, approaching Dufferin Street, in the passing lane
− the driver of the Volkswagen attempted to pass the Toyota in the curb lane, and struck a 41-year-old man standing near a vehicle parked on the south side of Dupont Street
− after the Volkswagen struck the pedestrian, it struck a parked vehicle and came to a stop
The 41-year-old pedestrian received life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is reported that:
− a 23-year-old man was driving a 2001 Volkswagen, eastbound on Dupont Street approaching Dufferin Street, in the passing lane
− a 57-year-old man was driving a 2011 Toyota, eastbound on Dupont Street, approaching Dufferin Street, in the passing lane
− the driver of the Volkswagen attempted to pass the Toyota in the curb lane, and struck a 41-year-old man standing near a vehicle parked on the south side of Dupont Street
− after the Volkswagen struck the pedestrian, it struck a parked vehicle and came to a stop
The 41-year-old pedestrian received life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Personal injury collision #50/2015, Keele Street at Tilbury Drive
On Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 1:31 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at Keele Street at Tilbury Drive.
It is reported that:
− a 76-year-old man was driving a 2011 Dodge Journey, southbound on Keele Street
− for reasons not yet determined, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a wooden pole on the northeast corner of the intersection, then rolled over and struck two parked cars
The 76-year-old man received life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is reported that:
− a 76-year-old man was driving a 2011 Dodge Journey, southbound on Keele Street
− for reasons not yet determined, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a wooden pole on the northeast corner of the intersection, then rolled over and struck two parked cars
The 76-year-old man received life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Man wanted for allegedly defrauding women, Enrico Cagnotti, 57, Police believe there may be other victims
The Toronto Police Service is seeking public assistance locating a wanted man.
It is alleged that:
- a man used online dating websites to meet women
- he entered into relationships with the women for the purposes of defrauding them of their money
The man has been identified as Enrico Cagnotti, 57, but may be known by his aliases, including Juiseina Cagnotti, Guesppa Depaolis, Enrico Depaolis, Rick Cagnotti, Eric Paolis, Rick Gambino, Franco Cesaretti, Enrico Paulozza, and Enrico Pirolo
He is wanted for:
1) Fail to Comply with Probation
2) similar offences in Peel Region
3) similar investigation in Innisfil
Police believe there may be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2205, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is alleged that:
- a man used online dating websites to meet women
- he entered into relationships with the women for the purposes of defrauding them of their money
The man has been identified as Enrico Cagnotti, 57, but may be known by his aliases, including Juiseina Cagnotti, Guesppa Depaolis, Enrico Depaolis, Rick Cagnotti, Eric Paolis, Rick Gambino, Franco Cesaretti, Enrico Paulozza, and Enrico Pirolo
He is wanted for:
1) Fail to Comply with Probation
2) similar offences in Peel Region
3) similar investigation in Innisfil
Police believe there may be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2205, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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11 Division's "Wanted Ones," Julan Campbell, 24
This is the latest instalment of 11 Division’s “Wanted Ones.” We are requesting the public’s assistance locating Julan Campbell, 24, of Toronto. He is wanted for:
1. Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
2. Two counts of Fail to Comply with recognizance
3. Drive while under suspension
4. Drive motor vehicle – no licence
His photograph has been released.
For further information, please visit our 11 Division Facebook page, and the TPS 11 Division website.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
1. Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
2. Two counts of Fail to Comply with recognizance
3. Drive while under suspension
4. Drive motor vehicle – no licence
His photograph has been released.
For further information, please visit our 11 Division Facebook page, and the TPS 11 Division website.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing man, Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue East, Yuen Lao, 85
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.
Yuen Lao, 85, was last seen on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue East area.
He is described as asian, 5’8”, 115 Ibs., grey short hair, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a green sweater, bright yellow American Eagle winter jacket with a hood, black toque and beige corduroy pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Yuen Lao, 85, was last seen on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue East area.
He is described as asian, 5’8”, 115 Ibs., grey short hair, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a green sweater, bright yellow American Eagle winter jacket with a hood, black toque and beige corduroy pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Arrests in money-laundering investigation involving FBI and United States Postal Inspection Service, Ties to FBI case involving allegations of $5 billion fraud, Police believe there may be other victims
The Mass Marketing Section of the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit is a member of the Toronto Strategic Partnership against Cross-Border Fraud. This partnership represents a combined enforcement strategy, specializing in the investigation of mass marketing fraud in, or originating from within, the province of Ontario with cross-border implications.
During August 2014, members of the Mass Marketing Section started a fraud-related investigation, which revealed a "romance scam" involving a 63-year-old widow from Toronto. The romance scam occurred during the first half of 2014. The victim was allegedly defrauded of approximately $609,000.
Investigators worked with members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Postal Inspection Service. This joint investigation uncovered the identities of individuals allegedly responsible for the cross-border laundering of proceeds of crime with a criminal organization.
It is alleged that:
- proceeds were obtained via a variety of fraudulent schemes directed against the public
- victims were encouraged to wire funds to a various bank accounts
- the funds were laundered and disseminated back to those directing the fraudulent schemes
On October 7, 2015, members of the Financial Crimes Unit, assisted by Peel Regional Police, executed a search warrant. Ikechukwu Amadi, 34, of Mississagua, and Lineo Molefe, 31, of Toronto were arrested. They have been charged in relation to the "romance scam" with:
1. Laundering the Proceeds of Crime
2. Fraud Over $5000
It is further alleged that:
- Akohomen Ighedoise, 41, of Toronto, is a member of an organization known as The Black Axe or Neo-Black Movement of Africa. The Neo-Black Movement of Africa is a transnational organization with affiliates in major cities around the globe, known as “zones.”
- Akohomen Ighedoise was actively laundering the proceeds of crime with/for other Black Axe members for monetary benefit
He has been charged with:
1. Laundering the Proceeds of Crime
2. Fraud Over $5000
3. Participating in a Criminal Organization
It is alleged that:
- the Black Axe/Neo-Black Movement are attempting to intimidate and exert influence upon Nigerian diaspora within the Greater Toronto Area
Toronto Police is encouraging anyone with information to please contact police or Crime Stoppers.
Based upon their own investigation, with assistance from the Toronto Police Service, the FBI recently indicted six individuals in an alleged vast wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, where conspirators attempted to defraud victims of more than $5 billion.
Akohomen Ighedoise and Ikechukwu Amadi are among those indicted. The United States intends to seek extradition of Akohomen Ighedoise and Ikechukwu Amadi upon the conclusion of their respective Canadian cases. Additional U.S. indictments are expected in the immediate future.
It is alleged that:
- Akohomen Ighedoise utilized the alias Martin Acker or Martins Acker Jr
- he claimed to be a representative of the United Nations
- this ruse was supported by the use of forged UN identification dating as far back as 2011.
Police believe there may be other victims.
The Toronto Police Service is appealing to anyone who may have had dealings with the man pictured or had dealings with a person using the name of Martin Acker.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Mike Kelly at 416-808-7824., Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
During August 2014, members of the Mass Marketing Section started a fraud-related investigation, which revealed a "romance scam" involving a 63-year-old widow from Toronto. The romance scam occurred during the first half of 2014. The victim was allegedly defrauded of approximately $609,000.
Investigators worked with members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Postal Inspection Service. This joint investigation uncovered the identities of individuals allegedly responsible for the cross-border laundering of proceeds of crime with a criminal organization.
It is alleged that:
- proceeds were obtained via a variety of fraudulent schemes directed against the public
- victims were encouraged to wire funds to a various bank accounts
- the funds were laundered and disseminated back to those directing the fraudulent schemes
On October 7, 2015, members of the Financial Crimes Unit, assisted by Peel Regional Police, executed a search warrant. Ikechukwu Amadi, 34, of Mississagua, and Lineo Molefe, 31, of Toronto were arrested. They have been charged in relation to the "romance scam" with:
1. Laundering the Proceeds of Crime
2. Fraud Over $5000
It is further alleged that:
- Akohomen Ighedoise, 41, of Toronto, is a member of an organization known as The Black Axe or Neo-Black Movement of Africa. The Neo-Black Movement of Africa is a transnational organization with affiliates in major cities around the globe, known as “zones.”
- Akohomen Ighedoise was actively laundering the proceeds of crime with/for other Black Axe members for monetary benefit
He has been charged with:
1. Laundering the Proceeds of Crime
2. Fraud Over $5000
3. Participating in a Criminal Organization
It is alleged that:
- the Black Axe/Neo-Black Movement are attempting to intimidate and exert influence upon Nigerian diaspora within the Greater Toronto Area
Toronto Police is encouraging anyone with information to please contact police or Crime Stoppers.
Based upon their own investigation, with assistance from the Toronto Police Service, the FBI recently indicted six individuals in an alleged vast wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, where conspirators attempted to defraud victims of more than $5 billion.
Akohomen Ighedoise and Ikechukwu Amadi are among those indicted. The United States intends to seek extradition of Akohomen Ighedoise and Ikechukwu Amadi upon the conclusion of their respective Canadian cases. Additional U.S. indictments are expected in the immediate future.
It is alleged that:
- Akohomen Ighedoise utilized the alias Martin Acker or Martins Acker Jr
- he claimed to be a representative of the United Nations
- this ruse was supported by the use of forged UN identification dating as far back as 2011.
Police believe there may be other victims.
The Toronto Police Service is appealing to anyone who may have had dealings with the man pictured or had dealings with a person using the name of Martin Acker.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Mike Kelly at 416-808-7824., Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Media advisory, Thursday, October 22, 2015, Old City Hall, Toronto Police Military Veterans Association 24-hour vigil for Corporal Nathan Cirillo
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, starting at 12 a.m., the Toronto Police Military Veterans Association will be holding a 24-hour vigil for Corporal Nathan Cirillo, at the city cenotaph at Old City Hall.
For more information, please call the President of the Toronto Police Military Veterans Association, Mr. Dana Gidlow, at 647-859-3358.
For more information, please call the President of the Toronto Police Military Veterans Association, Mr. Dana Gidlow, at 647-859-3358.
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Homicide #40/2015, Dixon Road and Carlingview Drive area, Update, Victim identified
On Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 8:41 p.m., police were called to the Dixon Road and Carlingview Drive area for a sound of gunshots call.
See previous news release.
The man who was pronounced at scene has been identified as Victor Oliveira, 25, of Toronto.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
See previous news release.
The man who was pronounced at scene has been identified as Victor Oliveira, 25, of Toronto.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Missing man located, Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue East, Yuen Lao, 85
The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing man.
Yuen Lao, 85, was last seen on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue East area.
See previous release.
He was located on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 8 a.m.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Yuen Lao, 85, was last seen on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue East area.
See previous release.
He was located on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 8 a.m.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Police seek assistance identifying man involved in Sexual Assault investigation, TTC bus, westbound Finch Avenue, Security camera image of man released
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a Sexual Assault Investigation.
It is reported that:
- on Monday, October 19, 2015, at approximately 8 a.m., a 23-year old woman was riding a TTC bus, westbound on Finch Avenue, near Bayview Avenue
- while on the bus, a man sexually assaulted the woman
- the man got off the bus when it stopped at Finch subway station
The man is described as brown, approximately 24, 5'5", 140 lbs., with short, dark, brown hair and a short beard. He was wearing thick black-rimmed glasses, a black jacket and mustard-coloured jeans. He was carrying a black backpack and a Samsung cell phone,
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.
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It is reported that:
- on Monday, October 19, 2015, at approximately 8 a.m., a 23-year old woman was riding a TTC bus, westbound on Finch Avenue, near Bayview Avenue
- while on the bus, a man sexually assaulted the woman
- the man got off the bus when it stopped at Finch subway station
The man is described as brown, approximately 24, 5'5", 140 lbs., with short, dark, brown hair and a short beard. He was wearing thick black-rimmed glasses, a black jacket and mustard-coloured jeans. He was carrying a black backpack and a Samsung cell phone,
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Bodily fluids reported as stolen located, Weston Road and Black Creek Drive
The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public that a quantity of bodily fluid samples has been located.
On Friday, October 16, 2015, at 1 p.m., a Public Health Laboratories container of bodily fluids was reported stolen in the Weston Road and Black Creek Drive area.
See previous release.
The package of bodily fluid samples was located on Monday, October 19, 2015, in a secure facility and had never been stolen.
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For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
On Friday, October 16, 2015, at 1 p.m., a Public Health Laboratories container of bodily fluids was reported stolen in the Weston Road and Black Creek Drive area.
See previous release.
The package of bodily fluid samples was located on Monday, October 19, 2015, in a secure facility and had never been stolen.
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For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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Media advisory, Friday, October 23, 2015, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 53 Gracefield Ave, 12 Division Bike Rodeo
The fall launch of the 12 Division Bike Rodeo will take place on Friday, October 9, 2015, and every other Friday, for five consecutive weeks, at different schools in 12 Division. Students from Chaminade College High School will be volunteering this week.
TPS officers from 12 Division, and Auxiliary officers, will attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic School at 53 Gracefield Ave, for grade 4 and 5 students. These students will bring their bicycles and helmets.
The program will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The students will be taught about cycling safely, rules of the road, as well as have their helmets fitted property and take part in an obstacle course.
This five week program is possible thanks to generous support from:
- City of Toronto: www.toronto.ca
- Canadian Automobile Association: www.caa.ca
- Mac's Crime Busters: www.macscrimebusters.com
- Ministry of Transportation: www.mto.gov.on.ca
- Toronto District School Board: www.tdsb.on.ca
- Toronto Catholic District School Board: www.tcdsb.org
Anyone seeking further information regarding this event is asked to contact Constable Peter De Quintal at 416-808-1200.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
TPS officers from 12 Division, and Auxiliary officers, will attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic School at 53 Gracefield Ave, for grade 4 and 5 students. These students will bring their bicycles and helmets.
The program will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The students will be taught about cycling safely, rules of the road, as well as have their helmets fitted property and take part in an obstacle course.
This five week program is possible thanks to generous support from:
- City of Toronto: www.toronto.ca
- Canadian Automobile Association: www.caa.ca
- Mac's Crime Busters: www.macscrimebusters.com
- Ministry of Transportation: www.mto.gov.on.ca
- Toronto District School Board: www.tdsb.on.ca
- Toronto Catholic District School Board: www.tcdsb.org
Anyone seeking further information regarding this event is asked to contact Constable Peter De Quintal at 416-808-1200.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
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