On May 9, 2017, Seong Yong Park, also known as David Park, plead guilty to three offences in violation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

“The CBSA takes immigration fraud very seriously and is committed to fully investigating and prosecuting those who violate our laws and seek to profit illegally from our immigration system.”

-  Kim R. Scoville, Regional Director General, Canada Border Services Agency, Prairie Region

• • In 2016, there were three significant IRPA charges in Edmonton.
  • The CBSA is responsible for enforcing the IRPA and investigates cases of immigration consultant fraud, human smuggling, marriages of convenience, immigration document fraud, and employing foreign nationals without authorization.
  • Members of the public can play a key role in keeping our border safe. If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity or immigration-related offences, please contact the CBSA’s Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060. All information is treated as confidential.
  • Employers and employees are reminded that contraventions of IRPA regulations can lead to criminal prosecution.

Associated Links

• Edmonton woman convicted of illegally employing foreign nationals
• Winnipeg man charged with 136 counts in immigration fraud case
• Border Watch Toll-free Line
• Learn about using a representative
• Protect yourself from fraud

CBSA Media Relations
1-844-245-2272
prairiemedia@cbsa.gc.ca

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