April 9, 2026 - Charged: Jo Albe Travel Co Inc., Riham Chakron and Jomaa Albelaas
Mississauga, ONT. – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged Jo Albe Travel Co Inc., Riham Chakron and Jomaa Albelaas with seven counts each of operating as a travel agent without being registered.
Jomaa Albelaas was also charged with 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.
It is alleged that Jo Albe Travel Co Inc., Riham Chakron and Jomaa Albelaas sold travel services, particularly airfare, in the Ottawa area without being registered. It is further alleged that they accepted consumer funds by cash and e-transfer and that consumers either received one-way tickets only, leaving them stranded at their destination, or did not receive the travel services they paid for at all.
Riham Chakron and Jomaa Albelaas will appear in court on May 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Ottawa, Ontario.
Individuals convicted in Court of offences relating to the Travel Industry Act, 2002 are subject to fines of up to $50,000 and/or prison terms of up to two years. Corporations are subject to fines of up to $250,000.
TICO prosecutes companies and individuals to maintain the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace, giving consumers confidence when purchasing travel from registered professionals, while ensuring a level playing field for registered businesses.
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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