Fraud
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Millions of dollars worth of fraud alleged to have happened at B.C. social development ministryA Global News investigation is revealing the many ways the Social Development and Poverty Reduction Ministry is exposed to potential fraud.PoliticsDec 4
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B.C. to target money laundering, fraud with new gambling regulationsBritish Columbia plans to bring in new gambling regulations in an effort to curb money laundering and fraud, including creating an independent gambling regulator.PoliticsDec 2
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Molson Canada accuses ex-managers of embezzling millions in fraud schemeIn documents filed in Ontario Superior Court, the company claimed its former sales director oversaw 'a complex scheme to defraud the company of many millions of dollars.'CanadaNov 27
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New anti-fraud measures coming with federal budget, finance minister saysFederal measures on anti-fraud and financial security are expected to be announced Monday by ministers amid a rise in cases targeting Canadian consumers and businesses.CanadaOct 20
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Former Winnipeg salesman accused of bilking building supply company out of millionsThe man is accused of registering four fake building companies and submitting thousands of rebate applications to the business over eight years, collecting more than $4 million.CrimeOct 15
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Canada-wide warrant issued for Alberta man accused of embezzling over $10M from investorsA man is accused of stealing millions of dollars from people who invested in his now-defunct Edmonton-based wealth management firm is now the subject of a Canada-wide warrant.CrimeOct 8
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Brantford police say fraudsters pretending to be officers in phone scamThe Brantford Police Service says fraudsters appear to be impersonating the police force by calling residents and claiming to be a detective.CrimeSep 18
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Edmonton police warn of fraudulent calls pretending to be Ontario policePolice said fraudulent calls are being reported in the Edmonton area, appearing to come from the Ontario Provincial Police non-emergency line.CrimeSep 5
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Fraudster falls short after trying to scam man looking for lost cat: Ontario policeProvincial police in Wellington County, Ont., have issued a warning after scammers tried to take advantage of a local resident who had lost their cat.CrimeSep 3
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George Santos enters prison to serve 7-year fraud sentenceSantos pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges for deceiving donors and stealing people’s identities to fund his campaign.U.S. NewsJul 25
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