FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Auto Theft and Towing Team and the Canada Border Services Agency in Project Chickadee, a major auto theft investigation. The investigation resulted in the dismantling of a criminal organization responsible for moving stolen vehicles from Canada to destinations overseas. As a result of the joint-forces investigation, law enforcement seized 306 stolen vehicles valued at approximately $25 million. Twenty individuals have been arrested and charged with 134 offences under the Criminal Code, the Customs Act and the Cannabis Act. According to the OPP, FINTRAC’s financial intelligence disclosures were essential to the success of the investigation. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations.FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Auto Theft and Towing Team and the Canada Border Services Agency in Project Chickadee, a major auto theft investigation. The investigation resulted in the dismantling of a criminal organization responsible for moving stolen vehicles from Canada to destinations overseas. As a result of the joint-forces investigation, law enforcement seized 306 stolen vehicles valued at approximately $25 million. Twenty individuals have been arrested and charged with 134 offences under the Criminal Code, the Customs Act and the Cannabis Act. According to the OPP, FINTRAC’s financial intelligence disclosures were essential to the success of the investigation. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations. Read More