Quebec provincial police say they have arrested 10 people in connection with an alleged grandparent fraud scheme linked to organized crime. A Surete du Quebec emblem is seen on an officer’s uniform in Montreal, Aug. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
MONTREAL – Quebec provincial police say they have arrested 10 people in connection with an alleged grandparent fraud scheme linked to organized crime.
Sgt. Catherine Bernard says officers are still looking for another three suspects as part of an operation today targeting the alleged fraud network operating in the greater Montreal area.
Grandparent scams generally target seniors and see fraudsters pretend to be grandchildren who need money to deal with an emergency.
Bernard says the victims were primarily located in the United States.
She says Quebec police worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other American agencies as part of the investigation.
Those arrested are expected to appear in Quebec court later today and could face charges of fraud, identity theft and gangsterism.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 4, 2023.
