A Regina male and female have been charged after investigation into money laundering in Regina. In February of 2025, Regina Drug Unit investigators concluded a four month investigation that led to a large seizure of illicit drugs and cash, which was the subject of a previous news release. During the investigation, police uncovered information leading…
In the past 48 hours, the Regina Police Service (RPS) has seen seven reported cases of emergency scams where fraudsters target grandparents and play upon their emotions to compel them to release thousands of dollars. Common occurrences in these scams can include but are not limited to: The grandparent receives a frantic phone call. The…
In the past several weeks, the Regina Police Service (RPS) has seen an increase in phone scams claiming victims’ computers are being compromised and they are facing charges if funds are not secured to prove their identity. In reported cases, fraudsters will convince the victim to call a phone number they provide, which the victim…
A 27 year-old male from Winnipeg is facing charges following the attempted fraud and extortion of a 73 year-old female. On February 26, 2025 police received a report of a banking scam. The female victim stated she was on her computer earlier that morning (February 26, 2025) when it stopped working. A notification popped up…
In the past month, the Regina Police Service (RPS) has seen an increase in fraud cases, which are specifically targeting university students in a tuition scam. Investigation indicates that the victims are being fraudulently promised discounted tuition fees. Scammers pose as intermediaries claiming they can offer reduced tuition rates in exchange for an upfront payment.…
In the past 24 hours, the Regina Police Service (RPS) has seen an increase in fraud cases, which specifically target the elderly in what is referred to as an “Emergency Scam.” Emergency scams prey on the fear of a loved one being hurt or in trouble. Scammers claim to be someone you know and tell…
A female is facing charges after investigation into fraud by the Regina Police Service Financial Crimes Unit. Between the dates of January 2019 through to June 2024, it is alleged that an adult female fraudulently received benefits from the Ministry of Social Services. She collected income assistance benefits while falsely claiming to be unemployed. Upon…
A 23 year-old male is facing charges after police investigation into drug trafficking in the city of Regina. This is the result of the combined efforts of the Regina Police Service Street Gang Unit, Canine Unit, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. As a result of this drug trafficking investigation by the Regina Drug…
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at approximately 8:25 p.m., police were dispatched to a commercial property on the 2100 block of 11th Avenue for the report of a break and enter in progress. Information received indicated that that a male had broken into multiple businesses, taken items, and was fleeing from security personnel. Police arrived…
In the last 72 hours, the Regina Police Service has investigated multiple cases of emergency scams, otherwise known as grandparent scams. In these cases, the fraudsters target grandparents and play upon their emotions to compel them to release thousands of dollars. Common occurrences in these scams can include but are not limited to: The grandparent…
