US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Police thwart attempt to defraud B.C. First Nation of $406,000 intended for project
Police froze a significant amount of the $406,000 stolen from Namgis First Nation by an Eastern Canada organized crime group after a fraudulent email redirected contractor payments.
- On May 13, the Namgis First Nation reported to Alert Bay RCMP that $406,000 meant for a 16-bed treatment centre on Cormorant Island was redirected by a fraudulent email.
- A fraudulent email redirected a contractor payment of $406,000 into a fake bank account, and police warn to verify payment instructions to prevent similar fraud.
- Alert Bay RCMP led a raid in Aurora, Ont., seizing electronic devices and forged documents while freezing a significant bank account linked to an organized crime group.
- Police say the money frozen in the linked account is available to be returned to the Namgis First Nation through court processes, and the Nation is reviewing financial and cybersecurity procedures with possible insurance coverage.
- RCMP are coordinating with the Commissaire à la lutte contre la corruption in Quebec, identifying suspects allegedly connected to organized crime, and urging organizations to verify payment instructions.
Insights by Ground AI
14 Articles
14 Articles
Ottawa, First Nations presenting plans to reform child welfare system
OTTAWA — Ottawa and First Nations are presenting the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal with competing plans to reform the First Nations child welfare system today — the latest step in a lengthy fight that has stretched nearly 20 years.
·Sechelt, Canada
Read Full Article
castanet.net+10 Reposted by 10 other sources
Police thwart attempt to defraud B.C. First Nation of $406,000 intended for project
Police in British Columbia say they have prevented a fraud scheme targeting a First Nation on northern Vancouver Island that had redirected more than $400,000 to a fake bank account.
·Kelowna, Canada
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources14
Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Left
78% Left
L 78%
C 22%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
