MISSISSAUGA — After being charged by TICO, Sonia Guillermo, Jerome Peralta, Amalia Lim and Leila Per pleaded guilty to one count each of operating as a travel agent without being registered. 

At times, they used the name Wintours Budget Travel.

The defendants have been fined a total of $12,800, inclusive of a victim surcharge. Each defendant was also sentenced to a two-year probation.

TICO prosecutes unregistered companies and individuals to maintain the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace and ensure consumers are confident purchasing travel from registered professionals.