RCMP say a former general manager of a Fort Providence gas station is accused of defrauding the business of more than $24,000 and committing a break and enter.
A 59-year-old woman has been charged in connection with an alleged fraud involving the Big River Service Station in Fort Providence, Northwest Territories. According to police, officers received a report in April 2025 regarding suspected fraudulent activity at the business.
Approximately one month after the initial complaint, the gas station was the target of a break-in. RCMP say video surveillance footage led investigators to identify the former general manager as the primary suspect in both the fraud and the break and enter.
Police allege the business was defrauded of more than $24,000. The woman has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and break and enter.
Authorities believe she has since relocated to Nova Scotia. A warrant has been issued for her arrest.
The case highlights the financial risks small and remote businesses face when internal controls fail, particularly in communities where management roles involve significant trust and access to funds.
