Identifying and Combating Emerging Fraud Threats

Detective Constable John Armit has been a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for 24 years. John has worked in various roles within the OPP, such as: general investigative duties, major crime, traffic services and as a Community Service & Media Officer. In 2015, John began working in his current position with the OPP’s Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB), investigating major economic crimes, Cyber-Enabled fraud and political corruption. In 2021, John was seconded for almost three years to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) as a Detective Sergeant working as a law enforcement Liaison Officer nationally and internationally. John is a spokesperson for the OPP’s Financial Crime Services, presents at the Ontario and Canadian Police Colleges on cyber-enable and financial crimes. In September 2024, John was the recipient of Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada’s (FINTRAC) Partnership award.

Jordan Shamir is the CEO & Co-Founder of Yofi, a company focused on tackling return fraud and bad actors, helping businesses protect their margins while fostering stronger customer relationships. Before Yofi, Jordan led the Disaster Recovery and Backup Practice at IBM Cloud, where he was responsible for ensuring business continuity and data protection for a range of clients. Outside of his professional life, Jordan enjoys hiking, camping, and is a passionate supporter of the Texas Longhorns.

Raj leads the Loss Prevention department at JD Sports Canada, bringing over 17 years of expertise in strategic risk mitigation, resilience, and operational security within retail and distribution environments. Since joining JD Sports in January 2023, he has been instrumental in developing high-impact initiatives that safeguard assets, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen brand protection.

A firm believer that Loss Prevention is most effective as a strategic business partner, Raj fosters collaboration across all levels of an organization. By aligning security priorities with operational goals, he ensures the protection of people, products, and brand reputation, creating a secure and sustainable foundation for business success.