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SNC Lavalin Prosecution Founders on Lack of Admissible Evidence-No Tipping Allowed
by David Debenham (Co-Chair, Fraud Law Group, McMillan LLP)
In R. v. Wallace, 2017 ONSC 0132 the Applicants were charged with a single offence under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act. They applied to the court to challenge wire tape warrants prior to trial, and won. As a result, the case against them collapsed. Just before they entered their pleas, the federal Crown attorney advised the court that she would not be calling any evidence against the Applicants, and she asked that the judge acquit these accused. Without the wiretap evidence, the Crown no longer had a reasonable prospect of conviction.
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19th Annual
ACFI Fraud Conference & Workshop
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Workshop - Sunday, April 30, 2017
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S n e a k P e a k i n t o C o n f e r e n c e T o p i c s :
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Open Source, Social Media & Investigative Considerations: Taking Investigations to the Next Level & Beyond
Nathan Dayler - Detective Constable - Computer Cyber Crime Section - Toronto
Social media and mainstream open source investigations have been a huge step and learning curve for the majority of agencies and law enforcement. The ability to monitor and gather intelligence based on what has been publically available has not only blown investigations wide open, but it has launched policing into a whole new realm. But what happens when this information isn't publically accessible and/or hidden? What happens when the criminals know we are watching and as such adapt to our techniques? How to we document and gather evidence online? This presentation will explore current trends and anticipated trends for investigators. Using case studies we will explore the investigative challenges and potential avenues for exploration in an ever changing Online World.
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How to Prove a Psychic is a Fraud: Part II to the $10M Psychic Extortion Case
Norman J Groot/Cathy O'Connor - Investigation Counsel PC
Part 1 of this case received a strong review from attendees last year - now there is much more to the story.
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Best Practices in Dealing with Clients, Witnesses and Suspects
David Debenham - Partner - The Fraud Law Group, McMillan LLP
To stand still in a changing world is to fall behind. To maintain old standards in an increasing complex world is to risk obsolescence. Learn "Best Practices" in a forensic setting before it's too late!
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Fraudulent Preferences and Conveyances: From Detection to Judicial Remedies
Benjamin Bathgate/Anna Tombs - The Fraud Law Group, McMillan LLP
Join Ben Bathgate and Anna Tombs, fraud specialists from McMillan LLP's Fraud Law Group, for an informative session on everything you need to know to identify and undo fraudulent preferences and conveyances. With fraudsters becoming increasingly sophisticated in their avoidance tactics, this session will offer practical advice on how to prove unlawful preferences among creditors, and improper conveyances of assets away from them, and how to use judicial remedies to unwind such transactions.
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Core Issue Identification and Development of Cost Effective Response Strategies
Allen Tait - Director- Forensic Investigation Team - Toronto - Internal Audit, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat
This presentation will profile 4 unique circumstances where new and/or more significant issues were identified during an investigation. The session will outline strategies utilized to address all issues within a time line and budget that remained palatable to the client.
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Breach of Trust Claims: Current and Proposed Trust Provisions under the Construction Lien Act
Andrew Heal - Partner - Heal & Co. LLP
Andrew Heal will present on the topic of breach of trust claims under the Construction Lien Act ("Act"). As part of his presentation, Andrew will review the purpose behind the Act's trust provisions alongside important considerations for subcontractors, contractors and owners. In addition, Andrew will discuss proposed changes and recommendations to construction trust legislation cited in the 2016 report, "Striking the Balance: Expert Review of Ontario's Construction Lien Act.
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Health Benefits Fraud: A Case Study
Mark Russell - Staff Sergeant - Investigative Services - Toronto Transit Commission
In April of 2014, a tip that was received on the TTC's ethics reporting hotline sparked an investigation into a multi-million dollar health benefits fraud involving one vendor and hundreds of employees. The ensuing (and ongoing) investigation has potential implications to corporate reputations, labour relations, the design of benefits plans and how law enforcement engages in investigations of this nature. The presentation will shed light on the scheme itself and discuss the strategies, logistics and planning of an investigation of this magnitude.
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Harnessing Whistleblower Information: How to Get the Best out of Your Hotline
Sandy Boucher - Fraud & Corruption Investigator - Grant Thorton LLP
Learn the truth about whistleblower myths - The term whistleblower is stall largely perceived negatively in Canada and elsewhere but things are changing. This session will outline the key factors in whistleblower dynamics and perceptions.
Learn how to develop employee trust in your whistleblower system - Many organizations now have whistleblower hotlines but do not see the full benefits. The reason for this is often a failure to understand the underlying dynamics of whistleblower trust. This session will outline the details and explain how to develop a "speak up culture".
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The Winning Team: Best Practices for Assembling a Successful Fraud Investigation Team
Ken Derakhshan - Staff Sergeant - Financial Crime Team Commander, RCMP
Fraud investigations are highly complex and voluminous in nature. Fraudsters are getting more sophisticated at covering their tracks. Most major frauds are committed by sophisticated criminal organizations. The fraudsters actively create complex barriers with the sole intention of blocking or slowing down investigations. Without a strong, cohesive and effective investigation team, the advancement and prosecution of major fraud cases is next to impossible.
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For more information, contact us:
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Tel: 416-226-3018
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Toll-free: 877-552-5585
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