ON December 22, 2022, the Richmond RCMP Economic Crime Unit (ECU) and Drug Target Team executed a search warrant at a residence of a suspected forgery lab. Officers discovered evidence consistent with a sophisticated forged identification lab.
Through coordinated efforts between Richmond RCMP ECU and Drug Target Team, on May 3, 2024, a number of Criminal Code charges were approved against Ameer Ayube, including:
- Trafficking in identity information,
- Identity theft, and
- Possession of forgery instruments
A warrant is outstanding for Ayube’s arrest on these charges.
“This investigation exemplifies the success achieved when the public reports incidents of fraud to the police. This successful investigation by Richmond RCMP underscored our commitment to combating fraud in our community. We urge all victims of fraud to come forward and report any incidents. Your information is crucial in helping us protect and serve our residents effectively,” said Staff-Sgt. Patrick Damgaijian, NCO I/C, Richmond Organized Crime Unit Commander.
The Economic Crime Unit and Drug Target Team are part of the larger Richmond RCMP Organized Crime Unit, which is comprised of ECU, Drugs, Organized Crime Project Team and Criminal Intelligence.
