Serial fraudster arrested in international pro wrestling scam in Hamilton

A serial fraudster has been arrested by Hamilton police in connection with a pro wrestling memorabilia scam.

Jacob Miranda, of Hamilton, has been charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000, and one count each of fraud under $5,000 and fail to comply probation.

The 29-year-old was arrested Monday following a five-month-long investigation into a number of frauds involving the online sale of pro wrestling collectibles.

Investigators say the victims were from outside of Canada.

“Miranda is active on pro wrestling social media sites and uses his picture when conducting business but has been known to use multiple aliases,” said Hamilton police in a news release.

In 2012, Miranda was convicted on 27 charges including fraud in a nationwide concert and sporting ticket scam. In 2015, he served roughly 18 months in jail for selling fake concert tickets online and two years later, he was charged in an alleged sports memorabilia scam.

Investigators believe there may be more victims. and are asking anyone with information that could help police with the investigation to contact the Hamilton Police Major Fraud Unit at 905-546-3840.

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