Stats
What precent of Canadian fraud cases are reported?
5-10%
Fraud over $5,000 maximum punishment?
14-year prison term
Name of bureaucrat in the case?
Sanjay Mandan
What are some examples of frauds? (2)
Identity Theft, Credit card theft, etc.
Fraud?
Fraud is when someone lies, cheats, or tricks another person to gain money, property, or services.
Percent of unreported cases?
90%
What is the general punishment?
How much embezzled?
Embezzled $47.4 million
What info should you never share?
Embezzlement?
Crime involving fraud or theft of assets by a person entrusted to manage them.
Percent of reported frauds overall?
5-10%
Fraud under $5,000 punishment?
Up to two years in jail
When was he sentenced?
April 2024
Fraud prevention month?
March
How many dollars did Canadians loose in 2025 due to fraud?
Over 704 million dollars
For frauds exceeding $1 million? (minimum)
A minimum two-year sentence applies
What type of fund?
COVID-19 relief funds
Bureaucrat?
An official, typically in government or a large organization, who manages administrative tasks by strictly adhering to established rules and procedures.
Where was the data from?
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)
Did he plead guilty or was he taken to court?
He pleaded guilty and was taken to court for his offences.
Under which Criminal Code of Canada is fraud?
Section 380
Indictible offence?
A serious crime for which a person can be officially charged, leading to a formal trial