July 14, 2025 - Charged: The International Incorporated, operating as TRYPS, Kareem Aly and Carl Karamaoun
Mississauga, ONT. – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged The International Incorporated, operating as TRYPS, Kareem Aly and Carl Karamaoun with one count each of operating as a travel agent without being registered.
Kareem Aly and Carl Karamaoun were also charged with one count each 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 The International Incorporated, operating as TRYPS, Kareem Aly and Carl Karamaoun sold international leisure vacations.
Kareem Aly and Carl Karamaoun are scheduled to appear in court on August 28, 2025 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 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 on behalf of the Ontario government. 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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