ONTARIO-Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged three people in connection with a scheme to help secure the employment of security guards in long-term care homes according to the government.
In July 2024, the SFO began an investigation into the falsification of employment eligibility documents being provided on behalf of individuals in order to expedite their placement as security guards in long-term care facilities in Ontario.
As a result of the investigation, three individuals have been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code:
Vishal Sharma, age 28 of London, is charged with:
·      Fraud over $5,000
·      Utter forged document
Jatin Sharma, age 22 of London, is charged with:
·      Fraud over $5,000
·      Utter forged document
Deepika Sharma, age 34 of London, is charged with:
·      Fraud over $5,000
·      Utter forged document
The accused have been released from custody are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in London on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
