Breaking News
Brantford accountant, Donna Cornwell, found liable for internal accounting fraud
March 1, 2021 - Donna Cornwell, a former...
Fraud Prevention Month 2021 focuses on online scams
March 1, 2021 (Canada) - As Canadians turn to...
Vancouver man sentenced to 29 months, fined $645K for tax evasion, forgery
Feb. 28, 2021 - The Canada Revenue Agency says a...
Warning issued after scammers offer fake jobs at Toronto Pearson airport
Feb. 28, 2021 - Officials are warning of a scam...
33 charges laid against Surrey boat dealer following $1.8M fraud investigation
A Surrey, B.C., boat dealer is facing 33 charges following an investigation that spanned nearly two years and involved over 100 victims. Aaron Fell, who owns Breakwater Marine, is facing 30 counts of fraud-related charges and three counts of theft of property charges.
Information Wanted
Vancouver man sentenced to 29 months, fined $645K for tax evasion, forgery
The CRA says a West Vancouver man has been sentenced to 29 months in jail and handed a stiff fine for attempting to avoid a tax bill. Michael Sholz was convicted in June 2020 of three tax-related offences under the Excise Tax Act and two counts of uttering forged documents related to ownership and construction of a West Vancouver home.
Sentences handed out in major arson and fraud case
Two Napanee, Ont., area men are in prison after being sentenced on a multitude of charges last week.
Disbarred lawyer gets one-year jail sentence from Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench
The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench has sentenced Shawn Beaver, an Edmonton lawyer, who was suspended and disbarred after having stolen from clients’ trust accounts to one year in prison for “egregious and flagrant” misconduct that included continuing to practice after disbarment, using a junior lawyer as a front.
Huawei executive Wanzhou Meng’s application to reduce security supervision denied
On Jan. 13, Wanzhou Meng, also known as “Cathy Meng” and “Sabrina Meng”, brought an application for variation of the terms of her bail conditions. Meng is facing extradition to the United States to face fraud charges. On Jan. 29, a Canadian Court denied the application.
Wanted: Financial Information on Donna Cornwell, 56, of Brantford – Internal Accountant Fraud
Investigation Counsel PC, Fraud Recovery Lawyers, counsel for the victim, is requesting information from anyone having dealings with Donna Cornwell, born in 1964, of Brantford, Ontario.
Hamilton police seeking information about wanted fraudster Mark Dupuis
Mark Dupuis, 50, is wanted for fraud in Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City.
Information Wanted – Gwendolyne J. Rodriguez
Wanted Financial Information on Gwendolyne J. Martinez-Rodriguez, a.k.a. Gwendolyn J. Rodriguez – Date of Birth: February 8, 1986 August 29, 2019 – Investigation Counsel PC, Fraud Recovery Lawyers, counsel for the victim, is requesting information from anyone...
Breaking Court Decisions
Vancouver man sentenced to 29 months, fined $645K for tax evasion, forgery
The CRA says a West Vancouver man has been sentenced to 29 months in jail and handed a stiff fine for attempting to avoid a tax bill. Michael Sholz was convicted in June 2020 of three tax-related offences under the Excise Tax Act and two counts of uttering forged documents related to ownership and construction of a West Vancouver home.
Sentences handed out in major arson and fraud case
Two Napanee, Ont., area men are in prison after being sentenced on a multitude of charges last week.
Disbarred lawyer gets one-year jail sentence from Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench
The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench has sentenced Shawn Beaver, an Edmonton lawyer, who was suspended and disbarred after having stolen from clients’ trust accounts to one year in prison for “egregious and flagrant” misconduct that included continuing to practice after disbarment, using a junior lawyer as a front.
Huawei executive Wanzhou Meng’s application to reduce security supervision denied
On Jan. 13, Wanzhou Meng, also known as “Cathy Meng” and “Sabrina Meng”, brought an application for variation of the terms of her bail conditions. Meng is facing extradition to the United States to face fraud charges. On Jan. 29, a Canadian Court denied the application.
Vancouver man sentenced to 29 months, fined $645K for tax evasion, forgery
The CRA says a West Vancouver man has been sentenced to 29 months in jail and handed a stiff fine for attempting to avoid a tax bill. Michael Sholz was convicted in June 2020 of three tax-related offences under the Excise Tax Act and two counts of uttering forged documents related to ownership and construction of a West Vancouver home.
Sentences handed out in major arson and fraud case
Two Napanee, Ont., area men are in prison after being sentenced on a multitude of charges last week.
Huawei executive Wanzhou Meng’s application to reduce security supervision denied
On Jan. 13, Wanzhou Meng, also known as “Cathy Meng” and “Sabrina Meng”, brought an application for variation of the terms of her bail conditions. Meng is facing extradition to the United States to face fraud charges. On Jan. 29, a Canadian Court denied the application.
Injured woman secretly videotaped by insurer, then wrongly accused of fraud
Alicia Micallef tears up when she talks about how she was secretly followed and videotaped, accused of lying, then dragged through the legal system for years — only to be acquitted and still denied benefits. All at the hands of an organization that should have been helping her recover from a workplace injury.
Peel Regional Police Officer Eric Malone Acquitted of Theft of Evidence Charges
“The Crown’s case against Sergeant Malone is a circumstantial one. In these circumstances, the legal test to determine whether the Crown has proven the officer’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is whether his guilt is the only reasonable inference to be drawn from the evidence.”
Investment Fraud
Quebec man Emmanuel Gweh Gbala pleads guilty in “black money fraud” scheme
On Nov. 5, 2020, Emmanuel Gweh Gbala was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment in a Montreal Court for attempting to defraud a family of $275,000. The case serves as a warning to Canadians and encourages them to protect themselves from similar scams.
Brieanna Charlebois writes for Canadian Fraud News about fraud-related cases, whistleblower, jurisdiction, identity theft, consumer protection, etc. – everything related to scams and how to protect yourself against fraudulent criminal behavior. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism, and two BAs in Psychology and Journalism.
Quebec man Emmanuel Gweh Gbala pleads guilty in “black money fraud” scheme
On Nov. 5, 2020, Emmanuel Gweh Gbala was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment in a Montreal Court for attempting to defraud a family of $275,000. The case serves as a warning to Canadians and encourages them to protect themselves from similar scams.
Sanjay Madan and family denied funds frozen in massive fraud case alleged by the Ontario government
In the ongoing litigation in Ontario’s civil court system, the provincial government rejected a motion by the Madan family for access to assets frozen by what is known in the legal system as a Mareva injunction.
U.S. charges Montreal man with defrauding elderly in lottery scam
Feb. 10, 2021 - A Montreal man has been criminally charged in New York for his role in a multimillion dollar telemarketing fraud where elderly victims were falsely told they had won Canadian lotteries and sweepstakes, U.S. prosecutors said. Martin Hogan, 52, pleaded...
Mississauga man arrested for allegedly scamming family and friends
Toronto police charged Amritpal Dhillon, 53, last Dec. with five counts of Fraud Over $5,000 and five counts of Possession of Proceeds Over $5,000. It’s alleged that between Feb. 2018 to Jan. 2020, Dhillon convinced family and friends to invest in his business venture which promised a 45 per cent return in interest.
Quebec man Emmanuel Gweh Gbala pleads guilty in “black money fraud” scheme
On Nov. 5, 2020, Emmanuel Gweh Gbala was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment in a Montreal Court for attempting to defraud a family of $275,000. The case serves as a warning to Canadians and encourages them to protect themselves from similar scams.
Sanjay Madan and family denied funds frozen in massive fraud case alleged by the Ontario government
In the ongoing litigation in Ontario’s civil court system, the provincial government rejected a motion by the Madan family for access to assets frozen by what is known in the legal system as a Mareva injunction.
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Online Fraud
COVID-19 used to scam Manitoba farming conference out of $200K
Organizers of a Manitoba farming conference were scammed out of nearly $200,000 in a “sophisticated fraud” that used COVID-19 as a ruse, a judge has ruled.
INTERPOL warns of romance fraud after surge in dating app users
The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, warned its 194 member countries, including Canada, about threats of fraud as online dating apps surge during COVID-19.
Fake COVID notification apps and websites aim to steal money and personal data
Thousands of fake Canadian government websites, emails and apps that take advantage of the pandemic to try to mine personal data or steal money have been taken down in the last few months, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
How to protect yourself against fraud while shopping or selling online this holiday season
November 26, 2020 – ‘Keep the Grinch out of the holidays,’ warns the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) in their recent bulletin on holiday scams. Fraudsters are taking advantage of people’s increased online activity during the pandemic and especially during events as...
COVID-19 used to scam Manitoba farming conference out of $200K
Organizers of a Manitoba farming conference were scammed out of nearly $200,000 in a “sophisticated fraud” that used COVID-19 as a ruse, a judge has ruled.
INTERPOL warns of romance fraud after surge in dating app users
The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, warned its 194 member countries, including Canada, about threats of fraud as online dating apps surge during COVID-19.
Fake COVID notification apps and websites aim to steal money and personal data
Thousands of fake Canadian government websites, emails and apps that take advantage of the pandemic to try to mine personal data or steal money have been taken down in the last few months, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
How to protect yourself against fraud while shopping or selling online this holiday season
November 26, 2020 – ‘Keep the Grinch out of the holidays,’ warns the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) in their recent bulletin on holiday scams. Fraudsters are taking advantage of people’s increased online activity during the pandemic and especially during events as...
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Mortgage Fraud
Two men arrested in unconnected mortgage fraud cases
Guelph (July 24, 2020) – The police arrested two men in two unconnected mortgage fraud cases. On July 20, Guelph police laid 31 charges against the former mortgage broker, Charn Ghuman, following an eight-years fraud investigation. The Guelph man allegedly collected...
Casting a light on elder financial abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2020 – Elder abuse is a serious and growing problem. June 15 is the ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’, which provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of the abuse and threats that older persons are facing by raising awareness...
Mortgage broker charged in connection with financial elder abuse
Winnipeg (January 24, 2020) – The Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) laid numerous charges against Manitoba mortgage broker, Bret Allan Dobbin, in connection with financial elder abuse. He is facing 18 counts in violation of The Securities Act and 36 counts in...
‘Victims of Syndicated Mortgage Investments’ fight back against regulator and the Law Society of Ontario
Toronto (September 16, 2019) – The collective ‘Victims of Syndicated Mortgage Investments’ (VOSMI) demand further investigations in the conduct of their lost syndicated mortgage investments. After, they were poorly informed about the potential risks that come with...
Two men arrested in unconnected mortgage fraud cases
Guelph (July 24, 2020) – The police arrested two men in two unconnected mortgage fraud cases. On July 20, Guelph police laid 31 charges against the former mortgage broker, Charn Ghuman, following an eight-years fraud investigation. The Guelph man allegedly collected...
Casting a light on elder financial abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2020 – Elder abuse is a serious and growing problem. June 15 is the ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’, which provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of the abuse and threats that older persons are facing by raising awareness...
Consumer Fraud
Two men arrested in unconnected mortgage fraud cases
Guelph (July 24, 2020) – The police arrested two men in two unconnected mortgage fraud cases. On July 20, Guelph police laid 31 charges against the former mortgage broker, Charn Ghuman, following an eight-years fraud investigation. The Guelph man allegedly collected...
Casting a light on elder financial abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2020 – Elder abuse is a serious and growing problem. June 15 is the ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’, which provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of the abuse and threats that older persons are facing by raising awareness...
Mortgage broker charged in connection with financial elder abuse
Winnipeg (January 24, 2020) – The Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) laid numerous charges against Manitoba mortgage broker, Bret Allan Dobbin, in connection with financial elder abuse. He is facing 18 counts in violation of The Securities Act and 36 counts in...
‘Victims of Syndicated Mortgage Investments’ fight back against regulator and the Law Society of Ontario
Toronto (September 16, 2019) – The collective ‘Victims of Syndicated Mortgage Investments’ (VOSMI) demand further investigations in the conduct of their lost syndicated mortgage investments. After, they were poorly informed about the potential risks that come with...
Multiple incidents of taxi fraud scams reported in Toronto
Toronto police warn the public of ongoing taxi fraud scams in the city and advising that all riders be extra vigilant when riding in a cab. According to a public safety alert from police, multiple taxi fraud scams have been reported in Toronto recently, and the incidents closely resemble the scams that saw six people arrested for stealing millions from unsuspecting customers around the GTA in January of 2019.
London police arrested wanted woman for allegedly stealing from seniors in PSW fraud
London (December 2, 2020) – The London police arrested a wanted woman, Amanda Lee Rose Albert, posing as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) two weeks after issuing an arrest warrant against her for multiple fraud and theft charges. Albert is accused of stealing from...
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Romance & Relationship Fraud
Ottawa police says fraud suspect meets victims on online dating sites and by claiming to be a contractor
Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help locating a fraud suspect, who allegedly meets his potential victims through online dating sites. The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is looking for Rodney Crabtree, 49, of no fixed address in connection to several fraud investigations.
Online investment scam costs Toronto-area woman $80,000
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says the number one scam in 2020 was romance fraud with Canadians losing $18.5 million dollars to criminals and the number two top scam was investment fraud with losses of $16.5 million. Now, it appears criminals are starting to use the two scams together.
INTERPOL warns of romance fraud after surge in dating app users
The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, warned its 194 member countries, including Canada, about threats of fraud as online dating apps surge during COVID-19.
Quebec network of romance fraudsters dismantled
Montreal (September 18, 2020) – The Sûreté du Quebec announced this week that they dismantled a vast network of romance fraudsters. On September 15, the Quebec provincial police made a dozen arrests in the regions Quebec City, Montreal, and the Outaouais in connection...