York police charge man in grandparent scam investigation

NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit are urging any additional victims to come forward after a 20-year-old man was charged in connection with a grandparent scam investigation. 

The investigation began on December 12, 2022, after an 85-year-old victim reported losing $10,000 in a grandparent scam. The victim had received calls requesting money to help a relative who was in jail or in legal trouble. After the victim took out the money, a suspect posing as a courier attended their location to pick it up. 

After a lengthy investigation, the suspect courier was identified and has been charged. 

York Regional Police is releasing a photo of the accused and urging any additional victims and anyone with information to come forward.

Jake Boyko, 20, of Brossard, Quebec faces charges including:

• Fraud Over $5,000 
• Extortion
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime

A list of ongoing scams and tips to avoid becoming a victim are available at yrp.ca/fraud.

To report an incident involving this suspect, please contact the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit 1-905-830-0303 ext. 6612, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. If you have been a victim of a fraud and have not lost any money, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or by calling 1-888-495-8501.

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