The CBSA seizes fraudulent permanent resident and social insurance cards at the Armstrong port of entry

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping our communities safe.

On August 1, border services officers at the Armstrong port of entry arrested two travellers after discovering fraudulent permanent resident and social insurance cards in their vehicle and personal effects.  

The cards seized by the CBSA (CNW Group/Canada Border Services Agency)

In addition, the travellers were in possession of currency worth more than $10,000 that had not been reported when they left Canada, contrary to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

All of these items and the currency were seized with no terms of release.

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"The Canada Border Services Agency is committed to maintaining the integrity of Canada's immigration system and is vigilant about potential fraudulent activities. I would like to thank the officers at the Armstrong port of entry who intercepted these fraudulent cards at the border."

– Annie Beauséjour, Regional Director General, Québec Region

Quick Facts:

• For more information on cross-border currency reporting, visit the CBSA webpage on currency reporting.
• If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060.
• Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact their local police station, the RCMP at 1-800-387-0020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency

Contacts: Canada Border Services Agency, [email protected], 1-877-761-5945 or 613-957-6500