FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in an investigation that resulted in an individual pleading guilty to two counts of tax evasion under the Income Tax Act. The CRA investigation revealed that the individual failed to report $494,891.75 in income between 2013 and 2016, resulting in $112,627.33 in federal income tax evaded. 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 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in an investigation that resulted in an individual pleading guilty to two counts of tax evasion under the Income Tax Act. The CRA investigation revealed that the individual failed to report $494,891.75 in income between 2013 and 2016, resulting in $112,627.33 in federal income tax evaded. 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