Waterloo Regional Police have announced charges against four individuals following a lengthy and complex fraud investigation involving approximately $48 million in alleged losses. Investigators say forged and falsified business documents were used over several years to obtain financing funds under
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Investigation Counsel PC is a law firm specializing in fraud and debt recovery litigation. The firm represents corporate, institutional, and individual victims of fraud, focusing on investment transactions, employer-related fraud, and business or personal relationship fraud. It provides services including fraud recovery assessments and class action litigation, often acting for Canadian consumers and investors. The firm combines legal expertise with investigative resources, including access to law enforcement and investigative networks, to enhance case assessment and asset recovery. Its publications primarily address fraud awareness, legal developments in fraud recovery, civil contempt related to fraud injunctions, and issues surrounding cryptocurrency fraud and tracing.
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West Nipissing Man Charged in Alleged ‘Phoenix-Style’ Fraud Scheme
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 45-year-old man from West Nipissing following what they describe as a complex financial fraud investigation involving a local construction business. Investigators allege the matter involved diverted funds and significant losses affecting clients, subcontractors, suppliers,…
Ontario Woman Loses $3,000 in Alleged Door-to-Door Contractor Scam
A Pickering, Ontario woman says she lost $3,000 after hiring a door-to-door contractor to restore the interlocking stones in her front yard. The contractor allegedly began the work, requested payment upfront, and then disappeared after only a few hours on…
Calgary Fraud Convictions Upheld as Secret Commission Conviction Overturned
The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld Jeffrey Ber’s fraud convictions but overturned his conviction for accepting a secret commission. Ber had been sentenced to seven years in prison after using millions of dollars of client funds to purchase high-risk…
TD Customer Says He Lost Nearly $15,000 After Account Hacking Claim
A Nova Scotia TD Bank customer says he was left responsible for nearly $15,000 in fraudulent e-transfer losses after money was transferred from his account and line of credit. The bank reportedly denied reimbursement, saying the transactions involved his credentials,…
Andrew Left Convicted of Securities Fraud in Landmark Short-Seller Case
Prominent short-seller Andrew Left has been convicted of securities fraud after prosecutors alleged he used social media posts to move stock prices while privately trading in a different direction. The verdict marks a significant case involving online market commentary, retail…
Two Men Charged After Toronto Police Seize $3.5M in Alleged Counterfeit Soccer Merchandise
Toronto police say two men have been charged after investigators seized more than 16,000 pieces of allegedly counterfeit soccer merchandise ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Police described the seizure, valued at more than $3.5 million, as the largest counterfeit…
Canadian in Florida Sentenced in US$8M COVID-19 Relief Fraud Case
A Canadian man living in Florida has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after pleading guilty in a U.S. fraud case involving COVID-19 relief funds and immigration filings. Prosecutors alleged that Joshua Edwards and his father used…
New Brunswick Man Found Guilty of 11 Financial Crimes
Daniel Bard, a 61-year-old man from the Edmundston area, has been found guilty of 11 financial crimes in New Brunswick. A judge ruled that Bard deceptively presented himself as a successful international businessman and used that image to persuade small…
FACTOR Settles With Scotiabank in $9.8M Cybertheft Case
FACTOR Canada has reached a settlement with Scotiabank after nearly $9.8 million was transferred out of the music funding organization’s account in a major cybertheft case. The settlement ends one part of the legal dispute, but related proceedings against other…