Man Arrested in Fraud and Theft Investigation, Image released

Man Arrested in Fraud and Theft Investigation,
Image released

Broadcast time: 03:08 PM
Date: Thursday, Mar 28, 2024
Unit: 51 Division
Case #: 2024-465893

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Fraud and Theft investigation.

It is alleged that:

• between August 2023 and February 2024, the accused operated two jewelry stores 
• one store is located at 345 Bloor Street East - Amiza Diamond
• the second store is located at 543 Danforth Avenue - Inaza Diamond
• victims would attend and drop off their jewelry pieces for appraisals or repairs
• the accused also offered loan services
• when victims would return to pick up their jewelry the store was closed 
• the accused did not return their jewelry

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Amin Hasmani, 67, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. two counts of Fraud Under
2. two counts of Theft Under
3. two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 106.

The investigation remains ongoing and police believe there may be more victims. An image has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Constable Adam Haberny

https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/59200/