What initially appeared to be $1.5 million in freight losses turned out to be a $5 million operation. A double-brokering ring in Ontario used a shell company with expired credentials to target victims through online freight platforms—securing shipping contracts at discounted rates, then dispatching unauthorized carriers to intercept and steal the freight.
Amazon worked with the Canadian law enforcement to support the investigation and prosecution. The collaboration helped uncover the full scope of the operation and contributed to the criminal case against the ring.
This case reflects how cargo fraud can hide in plain sight—operating through legitimate-looking business structures until the full picture emerges through investigation.