Toronto police have arrested an interpreter from Durham Region. Police allege that between April 2021 and December 2022 an accredited translator/interpreter
Police allege that between April 2021 and December 2022 an accredited translator/interpreter contracted by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada defrauded the IRB and incoming refugee and immigrant claimants, by allowing and facilitating unidentified and unauthorized persons to appear on the accused’s behalf to provide interpretation and translation services for over 130 Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada hearings.
They say the imposters appeared via online remote hearings, using the accused’s name and accreditations. Police say the accused received payment for the fraudulent interpretation/translation services provided to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada by the imposters.Fraud/Breach of Trust by OfficialPossess Property or Thing Obtained by Crime/Exceeding $5000
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 .Ctrl+Enter
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