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Authorities in Peel Region have apprehended a suspect accused of exploiting loopholes in the system to carry out fraudulent car sales across Ontario. The individual in question, Milton Hylton, 24, is facing charges related to processing fake transactions, such as vehicle registrations, permit substitutions, and used car information packages. Over 100 vehicles are said to be involved in this elaborate scheme.
Illegal Activities
Peel Police have uncovered that several of the vehicles involved in these transactions were modified to conceal their true origins. Stolen vehicles often have their identification numbers altered to appear legitimate. Furthermore, investigators have reached out to individuals whose names were used by Hylton without their consent to register these vehicles.
Arrest and Charges
On Thursday, Hylton was arrested in Brampton and is now facing a total of 168 charges, including distributing forged documents and trafficking stolen goods. Authorities suspect that members of his family may have been involved as well, hinting at the possibility of additional arrests in the future.
Public Appeal
Peel Police have described this case as a large-scale operation that has impacted numerous vehicles across various jurisdictions in Ontario. They are urging anyone with information about the fraudulent transactions or potential victims to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. If you have any relevant details, you can reach out to investigators at 905-453-3311 ext. 3313 or email [email protected].
Photo Evidence
The accompanying photo, released by Peel Police, serves as a visual aid to help identify any potential victims or vehicles involved in the fraudulent scheme.
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