A former Brampton lawyer, stripped of his license, has been apprehended and accused in a major financial fraud case spanning Peel region, as per an announcement by the police on Monday.
Pawanjeet Singh Mann, 52, was arrested on Aug. 21 after an extensive investigation into numerous complaints received earlier this year, linked to illicit activities involving trust accounts and legal transactions.
Mann, who previously ran PJ Mann Law Professional Corporation, had his license revoked by the Law Society Tribunal of Ontario in July 2025 due to his involvement in a mortgage fraud scheme back in 2019.
Police findings suggest that Mann orchestrated four distinct fraudulent schemes, including mortgage and cheque fraud, resulting in losses amounting to around $4.3 million for the victims.
Facing charges of fraud, possession of illicitly obtained property, breach of trust, and forgery, Mann’s actions have been described as a severe betrayal of trust by Peel police Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich. Milinovich emphasized that such exploitation of trust not only causes financial harm but also shatters victims’ daily lives and belief in protective systems.
While no further arrests have been made, authorities suspect more individuals may have fallen victim to Mann’s schemes and are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
It’s important to note that these accusations are yet to be proven in court.
