SASKATOON – A Saskatoon resident has been charged with crimes including money laundering and fraud relating to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, with an amount of $650,000 involved.
RCMP say that between April 2015 and July 2022, the accused is alleged to have fraudulently altered documents and procedures, accessed government databases for unauthorized purposes, engaged in conflicts of interest, and obtained over $650,000 from participants of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program and laundering the proceeds of criminal activity while working as a full-time SINP employee.
- Fraud over $5,000;
- Government official accepting a benefit;
- Breach of trust by a public officer;
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and,
- Money laundering.
“Breach of trust investigations allege violations of confidence and integrity, which are fundamental pillars of public office. The RCMP investigates such assertions thoroughly to uphold accountability and protect the public interest,” said Supt. Andrew Farquhar, Federal Operations Officer – Saskatchewan, RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region.
Dou is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on May 20.
