Alberta man wanted on fraud charges tied to former travel agency

Alberta RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a former Fort McMurray travel agency owner accused of defrauding customers out of nearly $500,000.

Ujeer Ahmed, 58, is facing fraud and money laundering charges linked to allegations involving his former business, International Travel Services, which operated in Fort McMurray in 2019, CTV News reports.

According to police, more than 100 customers paid the agency for flights, hotel stays and other travel arrangements, only to discover after arriving at their destinations that no reservations had been made.

Investigators allege Ahmed accepted payment for the travel bookings but failed to secure the promised flights, accommodations and vacation packages.

RCMP say the total losses suffered by victims are estimated at approximately $500,000.

Police say Ahmed no longer lives in Fort McMurray and investigators have been unable to locate him.

An arrest warrant has been issued, and RCMP are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact police.

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