3 Brampton men arrested in $500,000 cross-country bank fraud scheme

Toronto police have arrested three Brampton men in a major fraud investigation dubbed “Project Carbon Copy,” alleging a cross-country organized cheque fraud scheme cost financial institutions about $500,000.

In a news release, officials say the investigation began in February 2025 and uncovered a group that allegedly travelled across Canada depositing fraudulent cheques into bank accounts, with other members immediately withdrawing the money at ATMs and through point-of-sale purchases.

Police say some of the money was also obtained at multiple locations, including casinos.

Earlier this week, on Monday, investigators executed a criminal search warrant at a residence in Brampton and on two vehicles.

Police say they seized $70,000 in cash, gold and other precious metals, cheques, banking documents, high-end clothing, cell phones, and two vehicles.

As a result of their investigation, 23-year-old Jashanbir Jabbal of Brampton, is charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000.

A second suspect, identified as 25-year-old Gurbir Jabbal of Brampton, is charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000.

A third suspect, identified as 23-year-old Aryan Gupta of Brampton, is charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000.

All three are scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice later this month on Jan. 28.

Police are asking anyone with additional information about this case to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.