Ajax construction company owner charged in $56K fraud over unbuilt home
Behzad Ayon, 30, faces fraud and possession charges after victim paid $56,560 for warranty enrollment that never happened. Police believe more victims may exist.
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Durham Regional Police have charged Behzad Ayon, a 30-year-old Ajax resident and owner of Aria Build Corporation, with fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Ayon's victim hired the company in August 2024 to build a home in Ajax, dealing directly with the owner. As part of their agreed payment schedule, the victim paid $56,560 to enrol the residence in Tarion Warranty — a provincial new-home protection program. The payment was deposited into a bank account associated with Aria Build Corp.
When work stopped following a payment dispute, the victim contacted Tarion to confirm coverage. That's when the victim discovered the property had never been enrolled in the warranty program and was not protected as promised.
Durham Regional Police are concerned there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators. No statement has been provided by Ayon or the company, and court details including when charges were laid and the appearance date have not been released.
How many other victims has police identified or are investigating?
When was the fraud discovered and how long was the investigation?
What construction work was completed before the dispute, if any?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Who was charged in this fraud case?
Behzad Ayon, a 30-year-old Ajax resident and owner of Aria Build Corporation, was charged with fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
How much money did the victim pay?
$56,560 was paid by the victim for Tarion Warranty enrollment that never occurred.
What was the money supposed to cover?
The $56,560 payment was meant to enrol a residence in Tarion Warranty, a provincial new-home protection program for the home being built by Aria Build Corporation.
