An Indian-origin woman has been arrested in Canada after police uncovered a rental scam that left dozens of would-be renters without homes and pocketed more than $60,000, CTV News reported.According to Peel Regional Police, the accused allegedly advertised rental properties, including basement apartments, on social media between May 2025 and February 2026. People who responded to the listings signed rental agreements and paid deposits covering the first and last month’s rent.Police said the fraud was only uncovered when tenants arrived at the advertised addresses of their properties, only to discover that the properties were not available.
In many cases, victims had already moved out of their previous homes before realizing they had been scammed.Police identified 17 cases linked to alleged rental fraud, with total losses exceeding C$60,000. “None of the victims received the promised accommodations or their money back,” Peel Regional Police said.Savrit Kaur, 27, of Brampton, was arrested on July 13. She faces 38 counts of fraud over C$5,000 and one count of obstructing police. These allegations were not proven in court. She was detained awaiting a bail hearing.