Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005

CBSA investigation leads to criminal charges for immigration offences including fraudulent letters for Canadian post-secondary institutions to Indian students

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星期五, 六月 23, 2023

The CBSA announced today that charges have been laid against Brijesh Mishra, a citizen of India, for immigration-related offences.

Key Points: 
  • The CBSA announced today that charges have been laid against Brijesh Mishra, a citizen of India, for immigration-related offences.
  • On June 23, 2023, the CBSA Criminal Investigations Section laid charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) based on the evidence collected during the criminal investigation.
  • Foreign national students seeking to study in Canada require letters of acceptance from recognized post-secondary institutions to qualify for a student permit.
  • Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious immigration activities to the CBSA by calling 1-888-502-9060.

CBSA seizure of 70 kilograms of suspected cocaine leads to RCMP charges

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星期二, 四月 18, 2023

During the inspection of the truck trailer, border services officers discovered three duffle bags containing bricks of suspected cocaine, weighing approximately 70 kg.

Key Points: 
  • During the inspection of the truck trailer, border services officers discovered three duffle bags containing bricks of suspected cocaine, weighing approximately 70 kg.
  • The CBSA arrested the driver and seized the suspected cocaine.
  • -  The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety
    "This cocaine seizure is the result of hard work and diligence from the CBSA and RCMP who are committed to stopping illegal activity at our borders.
  • Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact their local police, the RCMP at 1-800-387-0020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

CBSA charges immigration consultant for fraud

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星期五, 八月 13, 2021

Today, following an extensive criminal investigation, the CBSA announced charges related to an alleged sophisticated for-profit misrepresentation and immigration fraud operation in Calgary.

Key Points: 
  • Today, following an extensive criminal investigation, the CBSA announced charges related to an alleged sophisticated for-profit misrepresentation and immigration fraud operation in Calgary.
  • "Together with our partners such as Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, we investigate and prosecute unscrupulous immigration consultants and their associates who abuse Canada's immigration system.
  • The CBSA is responsible for identifying, investigating and prosecuting individuals and entities that are connected to organized crime, human smuggling, immigration fraud, terrorism and other violations of the Customs Act and the IRPA.
  • Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious immigration activities to the CBSA by calling 1-888-502-9060.