Toronto Developer Investment Fraud Allegedly Cost Victims Nearly $3.5 Million

by Canadian Fraud News | Sep 18, 2026 | News

Toronto police say an alleged investment and real estate fraud involving a development company resulted in losses of approximately $3.49 million. Investigators began receiving reports in 2025 involving Goldentrust Development Inc., which operated in the Willowdale...

Air Canada Settles Brink’s Lawsuit Over $20M Toronto Pearson Gold Heist

by Canadian Fraud News | Sep 18, 2026 | News

Air Canada has reached a settlement with Brink’s over the theft of approximately $20 million in gold and cash from the airline’s cargo facility at Toronto Pearson International Airport in 2023. The stolen shipment arrived from Zurich on April 17, 2023 and included...

U.S. Steps Up Civil Enforcement Against Companies Over Cybersecurity Failures

by Canadian Fraud News | Sep 18, 2026 | News

The U.S. Department of Justice is increasing its use of civil fraud laws against companies accused of failing to meet cybersecurity requirements while doing business with the federal government. The enforcement push has increasingly relied on whistleblowers inside...

B.C. Securities Commission Identifies 116 Suspected Money Mules Linked to Investment Fraud

by Canadian Fraud News | Sep 18, 2026 | News

The B.C. Securities Commission says it has identified 116 suspected money mules connected to investment fraud investigations as authorities target the local financial networks used to move victims’ money. Since May 2024, the securities regulator has worked with the...

Two Charged in $5.7M Cyber Fraud Targeting Canada’s Pandemic Wage Subsidy Program

by Canadian Fraud News | Sep 18, 2026 | News

RCMP have charged two people following an investigation into an alleged cyber-enabled fraud scheme that targeted Canada’s pandemic-era wage subsidy program and generated approximately $5.7 million in fraudulent claims. Investigators allege compromised online...