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Federal government refers three suspected contractor fraud cases to RCMP

Federal government refers three suspected contractor fraud cases to RCMP

By Mounira Magdy

Published: March 20, 2024

The Canadian Federal Procurement Department announced that it has referred three suspected cases of billing fraud by subcontractors in the field of information technology to the police.

Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said the recent review revealed fraudulent billing schemes used between 2018 and 2022.

Duclos added that the department has revoked the security clearance of these contractors and is taking measures to recover approximately 5 million dollars.

The government does not disclose the names of the individuals involved to protect the integrity of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) investigation.

Duclos also said that the government will establish a new office for supplier integrity and compliance, noting that the government will now require full transparency from suppliers regarding their use of subcontractors and pricing.

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