Two Charlottetown residents charged in immigration fraud case
News release
May 8, 2018 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that two Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, residents have been charged for their role in aiding and abetting foreign nationals in obtaining Canadian permanent resident status through misrepresentation in contravention of section 126 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Ping Zhong, 60, is charged with three counts of aiding and abetting misrepresentation under the IRPA. Her brother, Yi Zhong, 58, is charged with five counts of aiding and abetting misrepresentation under the IRPA.
After an investigation by the CBSA Criminal Investigations Division, the Agency alleges the Zhongs assisted new immigrants in misrepresenting material facts on their applications for Canadian permanent resident status.
Quotes
“Our officers are vigilant in ensuring that those who are granted entry into Canada are in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. It is important to maintain the integrity of our borders and immigration processes.”
- Dominic Mallette, Director Enforcement and Intelligence Division, CBSA Atlantic Region
Quick facts
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The CBSA takes all violations of Canada’s immigration laws very seriously and works closely with its partners to investigate and prosecute to the fullest extent possible those who violate IRPA.
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CBSA works closely with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to prosecute those engaging in immigration fraud to the full extent of the law.
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To report immigration fraud in Canada, please call the Border Watch Line toll-free at 1‑888-502-9060
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Contacts
CBSA Atlantic Region Media Relations
902-426-0900
CommunicationsATL@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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