Two charged in fraudulent travel business

We have charged a husband and wife in connection with a fraudulent travel business that defrauded several victims.

On Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, a woman reported that she had been defrauded of $1,900 by an alleged travel agent with a business operating as I.N TravelPh. The travel agent had agreed via text message to book a vacation package for the woman on Friday, July 18, 2025. When the woman contacted the resort to confirm her booking, she was told no reservation or payment had been received. She attempted several times to obtain a refund from the travel agent but was not reimbursed.

Later that month, on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, we received additional complaints involving the same travel agent. Victims from across Canada and the Philippines reported paying for travel services that were never fulfilled. In most cases, payment was requested by e‑transfer. After sending money, victims did not receive confirmation of their vacation or airfare bookings. The estimated total loss is more than $200,000. Of these complaints, four victims were based in Calgary, with losses totalling $17,000.

As the investigation continued, financial data associated with the I.N TravelPh business was analyzed. Investigators believe the travel agent’s husband’s bank account was being used for fraudulent transactions and money laundering.

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 8500 block of 19 Avenue S.E. Officers seized two cellphones, three iPads and a MacBook laptop. The travel agent and her husband were also taken into custody.

As a result, Jamaica SALVADOR, 33, of Calgary, is charged with defrauding a person over $5,000, use of a forged document and laundering proceeds of crime.

Edrenz LACABA, 30, of Calgary, is charged with defrauding a person over $5,000 and laundering proceeds of crime.

Both are scheduled to next appear in court on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Anyone who has been a victim of fraud is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips

Case #: CA25332811/5610