Case #: 2025-2175940
Published: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

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



It is alleged that:

in July 2024, two elderly victims were at home when they were approached by multiple males who presented themselves as legitimate contractors and workers for the City of Toronto
the victims paid for “roof repairs”, “mandatory backyard clean-ups” and “emergency home repairs”
the repairs were never completed or required
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Arashdeep Singh, 23, of Brampton, has been arrested and charged with:

three counts of Fraud Over $5000
three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence
two counts of Launder Proceeds of Canadian Crime
Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
The male used the following business names to commit the fraud:

Xcellent Custom Homes Ltd.
Friendly Masonry Ltd.
17051450 Canada Inc.
Investigators believe there are more victims.

An image of the accused has been released.

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 301.

The Toronto Police Service recommends the following to avoid being a victim of a scam like this:

Be cautious of unsolicited contractors identifying urgent repair issues
Always obtain multiple independent quotes before agreeing to work
Verify contractor credentials through independent sources
Be wary of escalating costs and pressure to act quickly
PREVENTION

Be wary of unsolicited contractors going door to door, especially those using pressure tactics and demanding payment in cash/bank draft or demanding a large down payment
Avoid impulse decisions to hire a contractor. Do your research (online, references, word of mouth)
Select a reputable company and obtain a detailed written contract
There is no obligation to speak to a salesperson soliciting at your door
Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Learn more at www.tps.ca/fraud

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