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Federal government refers three cases of suspected contractor fraud to RCMP

The federal procurement department requested an RCMP investigation into IT sub-contractors suspected of defrauding at least $5 million from multiple government departments.
Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced the discovery of three fraudulent billing schemes involving 36 federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations.
The government is taking action to recover the funds, suspending security clearances of contractors and enhancing oversight measures for contracting.

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CTV News

Federal government refers three cases of suspected contractor fraud to RCMP

Canada's federal procurement department says it has referred three cases of suspected invoicing fraud by IT sub-contractors to police.

2 months ago·Canada

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CBC News

Federal government refers three cases of suspected contractor fraud to RCMP

Canada's federal procurement department says it has referred three cases of suspected invoicing fraud by IT sub-contractors to police.

2 months ago·Canada

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National Post

Procurement minister calls for RCMP probe into three cases of suspected contractor fraud

OTTAWA -- The federal procurement department has asked the RCMP to investigate at least $5 million in suspected fraud by IT sub-contractors who were billing multiple departments for the same work and taking advantage of poor data-sharing inside the government.

2 months ago·Canada

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The Toronto Star

Federal government refers three cases of suspected contractor fraud to RCMP

OTTAWA - Canada's federal procurement department says it has referred three cases of suspected invoicing fraud by IT sub-contractors to police.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Federal Dep’t Refers Three Cases of Suspected Contractor Fraud to RCMP Following Investigation

The federal government’s procurement department has referred three cases of suspected fraudulent subcontractor invoicing to the RCMP, and says it will attempt to recover around $5 million in funds. “These fraudulent billing cases are unacceptable. Rules are in place to ensure that taxpayer dollars are protected and systems must be in place to make sure that those rules are being followed,” said Jean-Yves Duclos, minister of public services and p…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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