Charges Laid in Investigation of Bankruptcy

TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The Integrated Bankruptcy Enforcement Unit comprised of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) - Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Commercial Crime Section and the Ontario Region Special Investigation Unit of the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB), charged the following individual with offences under the Criminal Code and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA). The allegations all relate to the abuse of the bankruptcy process.

Remon Nemrod EWAS, age 45, of Toronto has been charged with three counts under Section 362, 'obtaining credit by false pretense', and two counts under Section 368, 'uttering forged documents' of the Criminal Code.  Furthermore, Mr. EWAS is also charged with 'failing to comply with duties as a bankrupt'under Section 198(2) of the BIA.

The matter is scheduled for first appearance at Ontario Court of Justice - Old City Hall in Toronto on January 11, 2013.

The RCMP and the OSB Special Investigation Units will continue to combine their efforts to investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing related to bankruptcy and insolvency matters in order to protect the integrity of the insolvency system in Canada.

SOURCE: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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