UPAC alleges Tremblay aware of collusion

WATCH ABOVE: Accusations surfaced Saturday that former Montreal mayor Gerald Tremblay knew about corruption within his party, Union Montreal.

MONTREAL – According to documents obtained by Radio-Canada and LaPresse, Quebec’s anti-corruption squad (UPAC) says it has reasonable cause to believe former Montreal mayor, Gérald Tremblay knew about the existence of a system of illegal donations within his party, Union Montreal.

Tremblay’s Outremont home and as well as his cottage were raided by UPAC July 29, in connection with a $355 million water meter contract awarded under Tremblay’s administration.

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However, the search warrant used to execute the raids indicates that UPAC believed Tremblay was aware of the illegal financing scheme. Investigators were searching his properties for evidence of his involvement.

The search warrant was based on the declarations of 11 witnesses, who testified between 2011 and July 21 of this year, as part of operation FRONDE.

The former mayor has always maintained his innocence but investigators say they have evidence he was a willing participant in the scheme.

None of the allegations have been proven in court and no charges have been laid.