06 Feb 2026

News release: Jawad Rathore and Vincenzo Petrozza convicted and sentenced in Fortress syndicated mortgage investment fraud

FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized in an investigation on a syndicated mortgage investment fraud conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Toronto Integrated Market Enforcement Team. As part of this multi-year investigation, 2 individuals have each been charged with fraud over $5,000 under the Criminal Code. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations.FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized in an investigation on a syndicated mortgage investment fraud conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Toronto Integrated Market Enforcement Team. As part of this multi-year investigation, 2 individuals have each been charged with fraud over $5,000 under the Criminal Code. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations. Read More