Financial Crimes Unit
The Financial Crimes Unit is responsible for investigating crimes that include elements of fraud, scam, significant money loss, etc.
Crimes Included
Identify Theft/Identity Fraud
Scams Involving Large Sums of Money
Fraud/Fraud Related Offences
Complex in nature or a substantial financial loss has occurred and the investigation requires technical or specialized skills
Money Laundering
Counterfeit Currency Investigations
Credit Card Related Offences
Investigations
The Financial Crimes Unit is made up of five investigators. Investigations are extremely complex and can be very lengthy. Investigations do not always result in the recovery of money. The job of investigators is to determine if a criminal offence has been committed. If there is evidence, an appropriate charge will be laid.
Financial Crimes investigators are also responsible for public education related to the prevention of fraud and related offences.
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