$360,000 Fake Invoice Scam in Canada: Bangladeshi Jennifer Among Three Charged

Three individuals, including a Bangladeshi national, have been charged in connection with a fake invoice scam worth over $360,000 at a company in Markham, Ontario.

York Regional Police reported that between January 9 and September 12, 2025, a suspect worked as a senior manager at the company. After being dismissed, the company’s audit revealed invoices had been submitted for services that were never actually provided.

The total value of the fraudulent invoices exceeds $360,000. Investigators found that payments were routed to several other companies linked to two additional suspects.

Toronto resident Jennifer Hossain, 36, faces multiple charges, including fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and laundering proceeds of crime, with two charges filed for each offense. Police suspect she may be involved in other fraudulent activities not yet publicly disclosed, and are calling on any former employers or associates to provide information.

Also implicated are Toronto residents Faisal Ahmed, 42, and Farida Akter, 64, who face multiple fraud-related charges. Authorities confirmed the investigation is ongoing, and additional details may emerge in the future.