Strathcona RCMP have made multiple arrests relating to fraud charges, one of them as part of a multi-year investigation.
On July 26, 2018, Strathcona County RCMP received a complaint of a fraud where a male sought funds from local professionals for an investment.
Through a seven year investigation, RCMP were able to identify several victims where investments totalling $5 million were invested.
RCMP said there was no return of product or funds to the victims and that the suspect diverted funds for personal use.
On May 13, the suspect attended the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment and was arrested.
Allan Magneson, 86, a resident of Sherwood Park was charged with five counts of fraud over $5000 and laundering the proceeds of crime.
Magneson was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Sherwood Park on June 25.
A second fraud investigation took place involving an online food delivery app.
On July 26, 2024, Strathcona County RCMP received a complaint of a fraud where funds from Skip the Dishes for a local business were diverted to another account, through online hacking.
Through investigation, the suspect was identified and an arrest warrant was sought.
On May 20, the suspect turned themselves into the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment on the outstanding warrant.
Zahis Shah, 49, a resident from Ontario, was charged with fraud.
Shah was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Sherwood Park on June 4.
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