August 21, 2025 - Convicted: Priyanthan Gopalapillai and 2867668 Ontario Inc. operating as Araka Management
Mississauga, ONT. – After being charged by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), 2867668 Ontario Inc., operating as Araka Management, pleaded guilty to one count of operating as a travel agent without being registered.
Priyanthan Gopalapillai also pleaded guilty to one count of operating as a travel agent without being registered and one count of being an Officer and Director of a corporation and failing to take reasonable care to prevent the corporation from committing an offence.
2867668 Ontario Inc., operating as Araka Management, was fined $6,250 inclusive of a victim surcharge. Priyanthan Gopalapillai received a suspended sentence. 2867668 Ontario Inc., operating as Araka Management, and Priyanthan Gopalapillai were each sentenced to a two-year probation.
It was found that 2867668 Ontario Inc., operating as Araka Management, and Priyanthan Gopalapillai sold travel without TICO registration, specializing in short-term accommodation and cottage rentals in Ontario
TICO prosecutes unregistered companies and individuals to maintain a level playing field and the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace to ensure consumers are confident purchasing travel from registered professionals.
About TICO
Formed in 1997, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) regulates Ontario’s approximately 1,900 travel agencies, booking websites and tour operators. TICO administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002. As a consumer protection organization, TICO facilitates a consumer complaints process and administers the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. By booking travel with a TICO-registered business, consumers have access to added protection. To verify if a company is registered with TICO, and for helpful information and resources, visit www.tico.ca.
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