Car Sale Scam Rafael LAYTON Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Mar 18 09:56:27 MST 2025
In July 2024, Caledon OPP received a report of fraudulent transactions while purchasing vehicles. The fraud was initiated through an ad on Facebook Marketplace where a family discount was offered on the sale of vehicles. Three victims transferred funds to the alleged seller and the transactions were completed at a dealership. In the end, money was transferred but did not go against the vehicle loans that were opened as part of the scam.
The Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit led the investigation. On March 5, 2025, an individual was arrested.
As a result, Rafael LAYTON, 52, of Oakville, was charged with:
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
Fraud over $5000 three counts
Intimidation use of threatens use of violence
Laundering proceeds of crime
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 3, 2025, to answer to the charges.
Anyone who has experience this type of fraud or any other should report it to their local police immediately. After contacting police, it is important to also report it online at https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. If not an emergency, you can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.