TL;DR: On October 5, 2026, Calgary police announced charges against two people over an alleged fraud that obtained about C$1 million between February 2021 and June 2023. Police say victims were offered investment opportunities, university admission, immigration services and loans. The accused face counts of fraud over $5,000 and are due in court on October 28, 2026. The allegations have not been proven.
👉 Check my digital footprint — free 30-second check →
What police said
The City of Calgary Newsroom (Calgary Police Service) release says about C$1 million was obtained through multiple schemes between February 2021 and June 2023, allegedly involving investment opportunities, university admission, immigration services and loans.
Police have not said how many victims there were. The charges relate to a period that ended more than three years before the announcement, a reminder that this kind of fraud can take years to investigate.
One accused faces six counts of fraud over $5,000 and the other faces two counts. Both are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Police ask anyone with information to call 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
What the pattern looks like
The release does not give consumer advice. The following are general warning signs for this type of advance-fee fraud, not statements from police.
- Someone sells guaranteed admission to a school or a guaranteed immigration outcome.
- Payment is requested in advance, often in cash or by transfer.
- Investment returns are promised with no clear, verifiable product.
- Credentials cannot be checked with the school, regulator or licensing body.
How to check before paying
Confirm admission and immigration claims directly with the institution or the relevant government body, using contact details you find yourself. Newcomers are often targeted, so share this with family. Our guides on investment and trading app scam recovery and a fake bank investigator scam in Guelph show how advance-fee schemes unfold.
Where to report
If you were affected, contact Calgary police or your local police non-emergency line and file a report with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Steps are in how to report fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and what to do after a scam, wherever you live covers what to do after a loss. Police recoveries are covered in how Canadian police recovered scam money.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Calgary charges about?
Police allege about C$1 million was obtained between February 2021 and June 2023 through schemes involving investments, university admission, immigration services and loans.
When is the court date?
Both accused are scheduled to appear in court on October 28, 2026.
How can someone with information contact police?
Call Calgary police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Are the accused guilty?
No. They are charged, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
Sources
- City of Calgary Newsroom: Two charged in $1 million fraud scheme (Oct 5, 2026)
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Related Reading
- Winnipeg Police Arrest Edmonton Man After Three Seniors Lose C$37,000 in Grandparent Bail Scam
- Credit Card Application Fraud Rises 8% in Canada, With Ages 56 to 65 Most Targeted
- Toronto Police Charge Two Over C$3.49 Million Investment and Real-Estate Fraud
- Canada Scam News: October 2026 Roundup and Warnings
- What to do after a scam, wherever you live