Posted on Tuesday March 03, 2026
Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have laid multiple charges against three suspects in connection with a Markham fraud investigation.
Between January 9, 2025, and September 12, 2025, the suspect worked at the victim’s business as a senior manager. After the suspect’s termination from the company, the victims located fraudulent invoices for services which had not been rendered, totalling more than $360,000. The investigation determined that these invoices had been paid to companies connected to two additional suspects.
Investigators have charged 36-year-old Jennifer HOSSAIN of Toronto. Investigators believe she may be responsible for additional fraud-related incidents that have not yet been reported. Her photograph is being released, and investigators are asking anyone who may have employed HOSSAIN to please come forward.
Charged: - Jennifer HOSSAIN, 36, of Toronto
| Charges: - Fraud Over $5,000 x2
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x2
- Laundering Proceeds of Crime x2
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- Foysol AHMED, 42, of Toronto
| - Fraud Over $5,000 x2
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x2
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- Forida AKHTER, 64, of Toronto
| - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x3
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Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
25-31396 / 26-24848
March 3, 2026
