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The organized scams took place between September 2025 and February 2026
Published Apr 17, 2026 • Last updated 16 minutes ago • 1 minute read
Five suspects have been arrested and Toronto police are still on the hunt for two others wanted in a fraud investigation that saw the alleged thieves using AI-enabled tools to target retail locations across the GTA.
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The suspects allegedly used smart glasses, cellphones and distraction techniques to steal login information from store employees.
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Those stolen credentials were then used to load funds onto gift cards via self-checkout kiosks.
The organized scams took place between September 2025 and February 2026, according to the major fraud division, which began investigating in January after receiving a complaint from an unnamed national retailer.
Investigators used surveillance footage to identify 112 suspicious incidents connected to the months-long scheme, which resulted in “significant financial losses” to the impacted stores.
Canada-wide warrants have been issued for 49-year-old Danibros Flores, and Remfrance Jusi, 41, on the same fraud charges as the aforementioned suspected.
Both are also wanted on failing to comply charges.
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Lord Jeffrey Gelera, 49, Ronald Herrera Reyes, 40, Paul Herron Paje, 44, Vince Villaluz, 26, and Nixcel Gamayon, 44, all of Toronto, were arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime Over $5,000, and use of a computer system with intent to commit an offence.
Gamayon is facing an additional charge of failing to comply with a probation order.
Investigators believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at 222tips.com.
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