News release: Police charge five people in connection with identity frauds, forging documents 

FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Lethbridge Police Service in a lengthy fraud investigation. The investigation determined multiple subjects attended financial institutions throughout southern Alberta and fraudulently opened bank accounts, credit cards, loans and other accounts in the names of the identity theft victims. As a result of the investigation, five individuals have been charged with fraud related offences. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations. Read More