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Agency review found 18 Canadian small banks not following anti-money laundering rules

Internal document reveals 18 banks had gaps in systems designed to stop the flow of dirty money

A white sign that says "BC Securities Commission: Invest Right" hangs behind a glass window on a downtown Vancouver street.

Vancouver man accused of stock fraud now faces securities charges

Yazan Al Homsi is one of six people accused of orchestrating ‘pump-and-dump’ schemes that netted them more than $46 million

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Government to pay for web monitoring service to detect fraud in foreign worker program

Contract notice follows IJF, CBC investigation finding online sellers advertising fake jobs to migrants on Facebook, Kijiji

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He lost $26 million in a crypto-romance scam. Here’s how he’s trying to find the money

U.S. businessperson turns to B.C. court in bid to unmask scammers

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Reports of crypto-related crime skyrocketing: RCMP documents

Most cases involve online investment fraud where charging criminals is almost impossible, police say

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Cartels laundering drug sales though Canada's trade system, RCMP assessment says

Internal 2022 bulletin found Canada had ‘limited resources’ to stop trade-based money laundering.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turns to leave a wooden podium surrounded by reporters.

Why prorogation could hurt Canada’s international reputation on financial crime

Observers say political turmoil in Ottawa may kill measures meant to boost the country’s grades at an upcoming international review

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Accused money launderer wants to seal B.C. court records detailing alleged activity

Tujie Lai claims public access to the records infringes on his privacy and may put him in danger

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Canada’s financial watchdog has more data on fishy transactions than ever. So why are police getting fewer reports?

Observers say trend betrays lack of investment in combating surge of financial crime

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Canadians are being scammed out of their life savings. Police aren't keeping up

Police often powerless to investigate fraudsters, leaving victims without options

A person, out of focus, faces away from the camera while looking at the front entrance for Turtle Jack’s in Oakville, Ont.

This foreign worker says he paid his own wages — for a cook position that didn't exist

Toronto-area restaurant loses franchise after IJF/CBC uncovers illegal payroll scheme

A young woman holds a blue cell phone, while a screen in the background shows an advertisement for an LMIA.

'With or without job?': Online ads illegally sell jobs to temporary foreign workers

Deals selling job offers to foreign workers for up to $45K are 'outright fraud,' says Toronto immigration lawyer