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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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