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RCMP investigating Alberta health procurement for possible fraud, money laundering
A court letter says police are examining Alberta health purchasing practices after contracts worth about $614 million drew scrutiny.
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is investigating allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering within Alberta's health care procurement system, court documents filed Tuesday, October 27, 2026, confirmed.
- Athana Mentzelopoulos, former head of Alberta Health Services, alleged in 2025 that she was fired for investigating sweetheart deals and high-level political interference in health care contracts.
- Mentzelopoulos's internal investigation focused on contracts awarded to Edmonton-based medical supplier MHCare Medical Corp., which received roughly $614-million in business since 2020, including $70-million for largely undelivered medication.
- Ontario Crown prosecutor Tom Andreopoulos is leading the legal team supporting the RCMP, filing a letter in court confirming his office provides advisory support and prosecutes potential charges.
- Justice Michael J. Lema appointed Edmonton criminal lawyer Alexandra K. Seaman as a third-party 'referee' to determine which seized records are protected by solicitor-client privilege amid ongoing disputes.
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RCMP investigating Alberta health procurement for possible fraud, money laundering
EDMONTON - Mounties looking into an Alberta health care spending controversy are investigating potential fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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