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A Surrey man has been ordered jailed for 45 days after being held in contempt of court for failing to return a Ferrari to a leasing company.

In March 2008 Jasvir Singh Virdi was held in contempt after the luxury vehicle, which had been leased by his son Jaspal in June 2003, remained missing and a B.C. Supreme Court judge determined the father's conduct in the case was "reprehen- sible." Jaspal Virdi had made a down payment of about $70,000 on the yellow 2003 Ferrari Spider valued at about $300,000.

The terms of the lease were that he make 48 monthly payments of $4,000, including taxes. But on July 1, 2004, Virdi defaulted on the payments and refused to deliver possession of the vehicle to Transportaction Lease Systems Inc., which leased the sports car.

Jaspal Virdi took the Ferrari to his father's repair shop and claimed not to know where it had gone from there. A judge ordered that father and son return the vehicle, but they failed to do so.

The father claimed that the vehicle had been handed off to another man, a claim that was not believed by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Grant Burnyeat, who initially suspended any sanctions against the dad to give him one final chance to locate the Ferrari.

When the dad instead offered another explanation, the judge last week found that a jail sentence was warranted.

Burnyeat said Virdi had sworn a series of "false affidavits" over a 41/2-year period and had shown "blatant disregard" for the court's orders.

He added that Jasvir Virdi was a "poor candidate" for house arrest.

"The many instances of misleading the court, obstruction of the judicial process and willful noncompliance with the order and other orders of the court allow me to conclude that only incarceration is appropriate," said the judge.

A lawyer for Transportaction said that he and the defendant's lawyer are still working out the form of the order to put the dad behind bars.

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I think I remember seeing this Ferrari cruising our streets a few summers ago.

[Black SC2]

Absolutely disgusting that it would take 4.5 years to deal with something relatively simple like this. And where does this leave the leasing company? No car, and no money. How does putting this guy behind bars help them?

[fsy82]

car is probably long gone now

[Mancini]

A $300k vehicle is effectively stolen along with repeated, confirmed lies that amount to perjury.

How does the judge throw the book at them? 45 days in jail.

[hotjoint]

crazy

[BNR32_Coupe]

Absolutely disgusting that it would take 4.5 years to deal with something relatively simple like this. And where does this leave the leasing company? No car, and no money. How does putting this guy behind bars help them?

It doesn't, but paying for it with his life (time=not being able to 'live') is a hard lesson learned, and a message to other people who think about pulling shit like this. people who default loans are scum, useless burdens for our society as a whole. credit is one of the major things that moved society forward

[Shun Izaki]

It doesn't, but paying for it with his life (time=not being able to 'live') is a hard lesson learned, and a message to other people who think about pulling shit like this. people who default loans are scum, useless burdens for our society as a whole. credit is one of the major things that moved society forward

I never understood how people can be overwhelmed with that much debt.

I mean, the only debt i've ever suffered in life is my mortgage, but that's a fact of life for a person my age buying a condo.

I had debt with my car, and it's paid off...

There's a saying... "if you don't have money... don't spend it"

[BNR32_Coupe]

I never understood how people can be overwhelmed with that much debt.

I mean, the only debt i've ever suffered in life is my mortgage, but that's a fact of life for a person my age buying a condo.

I had debt with my car, and it's paid off...

There's a saying... "if you don't have money... don't spend it"

That's the difference between manageable debt (spending the money, aka credit, you have) and I guess un-manageable debt (not paying off, or getting into further debt just to stay afloat)

[Culture_Vulture]

^if he has to sink that low for whatever it is that he needed with the Ferrari, then his "time" probably isn't very valuable anyways.

[wouwou]

It doesn't, but paying for it with his life (time=not being able to 'live') is a hard lesson learned, and a message to other people who think about pulling shit like this. people who default loans are scum, useless burdens for our society as a whole. credit is one of the major things that moved society forward

45 days for a 300,000 car?

that's more than 6000 per day earned lol

Unless the court has a claim against this scum's property, 45 days for what he did really doesnt mean anything

[Ferra]

The judge didn't give him a jail sentence because he defaulted on his lease payment and literally stole a 300k vehicle

He was jailed because he gave false affidavits, which is a serious criminal offenses. He should be charged with obstruction of justice. 45 days for that is a joke.

[BNR32_Coupe]

45 days for a 300,000 car?

that's more than 6000 per day earned lol

Unless the court has a claim against this scum's property, 45 days for what he did really doesnt mean anything

The judge didn't give him a jail sentence because he defaulted on his lease payment and literally stole a 300k vehicle

He was jailed because he gave false affidavits, which is a serious criminal offenses. He should be charged with obstruction of justice. 45 days for that is a joke.

hes going to get a sentence for scamming the lease sooner or later, and it better not be 45 days or else you'll see me in a ferrari at the next rs meet

[Meowjin]

he stole the ferrari, not default.

[dark0821]

omg.. if you cant afford a ferrari than just dun buy it.. =.=

[ctsport]

Smart guy, Surrey FTW! :thumbsup:

[Roach]

Not the first time the Virdis have been in court...

CMIC knew that her son was intending to use the mortgage proceeds to buy a Ferrari

http://www.cwilson.com/newsletters/finstatements/FS-oct06.htm

Kev

[Shun Izaki]

That's the difference between manageable debt (spending the money, aka credit, you have) and I guess un-manageable debt (not paying off, or getting into further debt just to stay afloat)

Even "managable" debt is something I don't like.

I never liked owing people money... just isn't in my nature I guess..

[Jermyzy]

^So...no mortgage then? :p

[quasi]

Not the first time the Virdis have been in court...

CMIC knew that her son was intending to use the mortgage proceeds to buy a Ferrari

http://www.cwilson.com/newsletters/finstatements/FS-oct06.htm

Kev

He got the downpayment for the car by fraudulantly transfering his moms home into his name, remortgaging it and taking 215K cash and then transfered it back into her name.

Who would do that to their own mother? Why would the father protect his son in the case of the Ferrari? What a tool.

[StylinRed]

the dad isnt the one who leased the vehicle.... he's the one getting jail time for lying

he could probably appeal that decision and get it removed though but a 45 day vacation (what is that 2.5 weeks before he can be released?) isn't too long

[hypediss]

crminal proceedings does not equal to civil litigation i believe...

they can still sue these guys but will they have the money to pay up for the damages though ... who knows

[Noir]

crminal proceedings does not equal to civil litigation i believe...

they can still sue these guys but will they have the money to pay up for the damages though ... who knows

Doubt it.

I'm guessing these are one of those guys who's life is built on credit but with no real or liquid assets to support the credit.

[124Y]

Sounds like a typical day in Surrey...:D

[Presto]

Who would do that to their own mother? Why would the father protect his son in the case of the Ferrari? What a tool.

That's the part that really got me. My mom is at the top of the list for who I love, and I'm sure a lot of people share the same idea.

[winks]

i dont get it. so he put $70k cash down on it and made 12 payments to equal $118k. where did the rest of the $97k go? also what happened to the car? they can't drive it since they dont own it. why not give it back or do an icbc scam on it?

[winks]

looks like the dad got busted few years before this happend too.

JULY 13, 2001 - 14:49 EDT

ICBC: Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility Loses
Certificate; ICBC Receives Decision by Superintendent of
Motor Vehicles

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--ICBC has received a decision by the
Superintendent of Motor Vehicles to cancel the designation of Pan
Pacific Auto & Diesel Services of Surrey, B.C. as a designated
inspection facility. The Superintendent also cancelled the
authorized inspector licence of Jasvir S. Virdi. ICBC led the
investigation into Pan Pacific and presented evidence to the
Superintendent at a show-cause hearing that concluded in April.
The Superintendent's decision was handed down on June 29.

As a designated inspection facility, Pan Pacific was responsible
for inspecting commercial vehicles to the standards stipulated in
the Motor Vehicle Act. Evidence was presented that Pan Pacific
and Mr. Virdi had repeatedly and deliberately contravened
provisions in the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations. Pan Pacific had
been operating as an inspection facility since February 1984.

"The network of private inspection facilities in the province
plays an important role in keeping our roads safe," said ICBC's
manager of compliance operations, Robert Kroeker. "The vast
majority of these businesses do a good job making sure commercial
vehicles meet the required standards of inspection and repair.
Unfortunately, some operators aren't meeting B.C.'s standards of
conduct. ICBC investigates concerns brought to its attention and,
when warranted, asks the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles to
remove a facility's inspection designation and licence."

Possible problems at the inspection facility came to the attention
of ICBC in August 2000. ICBC presented evidence to the
Superintendent of Motor Vehicles of ten vehicles passed by Pan
Pacific despite safety defects that should have rendered the
vehicles out of service.

There are 1,500 designated inspection facilities in B.C. that do
commercial vehicle inspections. Most commercial vehicles must be
inspected by a designated inspection facility every six months, as
are buses. Commercial vehicle safety is also monitored through
weigh scales, random roadside inspections, carrier safety audits
and other activities.

[Meowjin]

they are SCAMMING the leasing company and the bank.

[racerman88]

scammers got caught

[yamahar6]

This situation has been going on for years!

[CanadaGoose]

LOL 45 days incarceration for stealing a $300,00 vehicle and perjury... not to mention the dozens of other charges that could be laid against him

Guys probably laughing in his cell

[n1smo]

lol crazy guy

[TRD3000GT]

one messy family...

[Orion]

Absolutely disgusting that it would take 4.5 years to deal with something relatively simple like this. And where does this leave the leasing company? No car, and no money. How does putting this guy behind bars help them?

+1 for the first part.. what is wrong with the legal system... its not just the judge's salary, plus people who run the courts and behind the courts... a 4.5 years trial can easily sum over 300K.... i know some would argue that the benefit is the to penalize those of injustice but don't forget this guy theoretically did not physically harm anybody... the Canadian system has permitted many rapist, murderers and physopaths to walk free amongst all of us...

[Harvey Specter]

What a bloody joke.

[!Tigger]

wow... just wow....

[TheKingdom2000]

It doesn't, but paying for it with his life (time=not being able to 'live') is a hard lesson learned, and a message to other people who think about pulling shit like this. people who default loans are scum, useless burdens for our society as a whole. credit is one of the major things that moved society forward

hard lesson learned?
have you ever met someone that's been to jail or have any of your friends been to jail.

i know a few people who've been to jail. and they say it's a joke.
you get tv, games, food, smokes. anything you can buy in the real world you can buy inside the jail.
the only catch is that there is a limit to how much you can spend every week.
i think my friend said max $150 spent a week.

and if you hook up with a crew inside then it's even more a joke. my friend already knew some guys inside so he was living the high life.

goign to jail is a joke. our whole law system is a joke.

to be frank. any jail should be NO TV, NO ELECTRONICS at all. why should they have the luxury of these items? picton got his own got damn wing to himself, full with tv, hbo, electronics. wtf is that shit.
he should be in gen pop, and allowed his ass to get raped in the bum every day.

[jbsali]

A $300k vehicle is effectively stolen along with repeated, confirmed lies that amount to perjury.

How does the judge throw the book at them? 45 days in jail.

id do 45days in jail for a free ferrari lol... although id prob get traded around like a pack of smokes so yeah.. maybe not such a good idea. lmao

[Meowjin]

I don't see how incartaration is the high life, considering that alot of high profile criminals when thrown in jail, they are thrown in their own cells in a maximum security prison because they will get MURDERED.

Also my friend is a bc sheriff, and I have no idea where you are getting your information that jail is the highlife. Have you ever thought that your thug friends are talking how the jail system is a joke so they can hide how they were ass raped and got aids?

Granted the guy clearly scammed the system and him and his dad (probably sold the ferrari to some foreign buyer) and the judge just doesn't have the evidence to give him more time.

[ctsport]

Smart guy, Surrey FTW! :thumbsup:

OT: I got an infraction for this? LOL What a joke.

Everyone knows Surrey is a ghetto and Surrey jokes are in like half of all threads in OT :rolleyes:

[StylinRed]

why are you people continually mixing the fact that this jail time is only for the dad and his lying to the court? and nothing to do with the missing Ferrari which is still being dealt with



and 4.5 years for a court case isn't unheard of and is NOT the defendants fault most of the time, it has to do with find a time slot to fit the trial into the court system and to also ensure that the schedules of the crown/defense attorney/judge are in sync, when you take that and the fact that theres sooooooo many cases being heard into consideration 4.5yrs for something not serious (not violence related) isn't that bad; you wan't cases to be handled faster? pay more taxes for more courthouses and judges, or else quit your bitching


and jail is serious business that is at least the pre-trial jail and the federal prisons are serious business (pre-trial being serious as you have people who may be innocent and petty criminals mixed in with the seriously dangerous criminals who have murdered/etc; thats why the pre-trial centre is almost equivalent to a max security prison).. the 2yrs <1day jails are not that bad but people who get thrown in there don't commit serious crimes either

[achiam]

If I were in charge of the government, I would send a death squad like in Brazil to his house, drag him to a elevated wooden stage in Robson Square, and publicly have both his hands axed off in front of his whole family with screaming crying children and mothers.

[quasi]

delete nvm.

[StylinRed]

If I were in charge of the government, I would send a death squad like in Brazil to his house, drag him to a elevated wooden stage in Robson Square, and publicly have both his hands axed off in front of his whole family with screaming crying children and mothers.

chop his hands off?! muslim fundamentalist!

sounds like most ppl like how muslims punish rapists and thieves ;)

[yellowpower]

he could have paid for it in all the time the judge gave him!

[mr_chin]

It doesn't, but paying for it with his life (time=not being able to 'live') is a hard lesson learned, and a message to other people who think about pulling shit like this. people who default loans are scum, useless burdens for our society as a whole. credit is one of the major things that moved society forward

45 days in jail is a joke for something like this. It would of been worse if they made him cough up the $300,000. Just imagine $300,000 in debt, that's way worse than 45 days in jail.

And it took 4 1/2 years to deal with this. Canadian law is a joke.

[achiam]

That's why ALL convicted thieves should have both hands amputated. They will be fucked for life - they won't even be able to jack off.

Rapists/pedophiles should also have their sexual organs amputated, followed by extreme electro shock therapy to achieve maximal sustained pain.