Project Octane has led to charges against a Brampton man and three other people in an alleged vehicle-registration scheme linked to more than $100,000 in unpaid 407 ETR tolls, Peel Regional Police say.
Police announced the arrests on October 1 and said investigators recovered 10 stolen vehicles with an estimated combined value of $750,000.
What police allege in Project Octane
According to the police release, investigators examined the suspected use of fraudulent documents at several ServiceOntario locations. Police allege licence plates were registered to fictitious companies, allowing users to accumulate toll and parking fees while avoiding accountability.
Gajan Karunanithy, 35, of Brampton, faces two counts of use of forged documents and a charge of possession of property obtained by crime.
The allegations have not been proven in court.
Investigation continues
Project Octane remains ongoing, police said. Anyone with information can contact the Commercial Auto Crime Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 3313.
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