Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Economic Crime Section have arrested and charged a woman in relation to a series of fraudulent activity that began in 2023.

In September and October of 2023, police received multiple reports of victimization through the Family/Grandparent Emergency Scam; the suspect was attending to the residences of victims and defrauding them each of several thousand dollars.

Investigators from the SPS’ Economic Crime Section obtained video evidence of a person of interest and a public advisory was issued by the SPS in relation. Following investigative leads and tips from the public, the person of interest was identified as a 28-year-old woman from Alberta and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On February 13, 2024, the suspect was arrested by members of the Calgary Police Service and on February 16, 2024, she was transported into the custody of the SPS by the RCMP Provost Unit.

Investigation determined that the suspect had been involved in defrauding victims in Saskatoon of more than $97,000. As a result, she has been charged with fraud over $5,000 (x10), impersonating a police officer, and unlawful use of a credit card obtained by the commission of an offence.

The Saskatoon Police Service thanks members of the public and media for their assistance in this investigation.

(Court Information Number: 991253549)