TL;DR: On September 2, 2026, New Brunswick RCMP said a 61-year-old man from Jardineville was sentenced on August 14, 2026 in Moncton Provincial Court to 22 months in jail, minus time served, plus restitution of over C$100,000. The case began in November 2019 and involved payments collected under the name of a former Dieppe automotive and industrial service business.
What happened
The RCMP release sets out the timeline. Codiac Regional RCMP began investigating in November 2019. A forensic accounting audit was completed on September 26, 2023 and sent to the RCMP, the man was arrested on November 7, 2023, and on July 16, 2024 he was charged with fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000 and forgery.
He allegedly collected payments for services attributed to a business that no longer operated under that name. The release does not give further detail on the method.
Why it works
Customers who recognise a familiar business name rarely check whether it still operates, so billing under a defunct name can go unnoticed. The case also shows how long fraud investigations can take, nearly five years from report to sentence.
Victims are advised to report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Background: our explainers on business email compromise. See also Fort McMurray Society Fraud Now Alleged to Exceed C$800,000 and C$3.5M Recovered After Payment Redirection Fraud on Quebec Firm.
What the RCMP advise
- Victims of fraud should contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, the appropriate government agency, or their financial institution.
- Check that an invoice matches a business you actually dealt with and that the payee details are correct.
- Anyone with information can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), the P3 Mobile App, or crimenb.ca.
- Keep invoices and payment records, as audits like this rely on documents.
If you have already sent money
Call your bank or card issuer at once and ask to stop or recall the payment, then report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) and your local police. Our guides on reporting to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Canadian bank impersonation scams and how to reverse a wire transfer scam walk through the steps, and what to do after a scam, wherever you live covers the first 24 hours. Scammers often start with details taken from past leaks, so run our free digital footprint check to see what of yours is already exposed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the sentence?
22 months in jail, minus time served, plus restitution of over C$100,000, imposed on August 14, 2026 in Moncton Provincial Court.
How long did the case take?
The investigation began in November 2019 and the sentence came in August 2026.
What did the man collect payments for?
Services allegedly attributed to a former Dieppe automotive and industrial service business that no longer operated under that name.
Where can victims report fraud?
To the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, the appropriate government agency or their financial institution.
Sources
- RCMP New Brunswick: Individual sentenced following fraud investigation (Sep 2, 2026)
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
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