The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is highlighting that everyone can play a role in…
20 people charged in Ontario tow truck war revealing fraudulent and criminal activities
Greater Toronto Area (May 29, 2020) – The York police laid nearly 200 charges against 20 people in connection with an organized crime investigation regarding the escalated tow truck war in Ontario. The authorities identified several organized crime groups who have...
Peterborough woman allegedly wangled more than $13,000 with fake health benefit claims
Peterborough (August 22, 2019) – Evangelia Gryllou from Peterborough allegedly defrauded more than $13,000 through faking health insurance claims. She was arrested and charged with fraud and forgery by the Peterborough police. Between September 2017 and July 2018, the...
After practice restrictions, suspensions, and fraud investigations dubious doctor will not practice again in Ontario
Windsor (July 26, 2019) – Dr. Thomas J. Barnard will not practice again in Ontario. After a hearing at the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO) on June 23, he resigned and agreed to never practice medicine in Ontario again. In the hearing, the Discipline...
Man arrested in alleged fraudulent auto insurance scam
Mar. 5, 2018 (Courtesy of The Canadian Press ) – Ontario Provincial Police are issuing a warning after arresting a man for allegedly selling fake auto insurance. They say they arrested 38-year-old Sherif Aly in February and charged him with two counts each of...
Medical insurance fraud widespread, as employees, providers rip off benefit plans
Dec. 19, 2018 (Courtesy of CBC.ca) – Employers and their insurance providers are reeling at the proliferation of fraud rings — groups of employees that work together to abuse and exploit benefit plans, with medical services providers as their eager accomplices....