Surrey RCMP is advising the public of a recent investigation which resulted in the bust of an alleged fraud and forgery operation.
In March 2018, the Surrey RCMP’s District 4 Community Response Unit (CRU) began an investigation into an alleged fraud and forgery operation.
The investigation culminated in a search warrant being executed at a residence in the 18900 block of 64 Avenue on June 15, 2018. Investigators believe that individuals at this residence were forging documents and credit cards using stolen data.
During their search of the residence, investigators located and seized a significant amount of evidence including:
Thousands of identity cards, identity documents, and stolen mail
5 printers and 2 embossers allegedly used to forge credit cards and identification
9 laptop computers and embossers believed to contain stolen personal information
1 airsoft rifle and 1 airsoft handgun
“Identity theft often has a big impact on victims, especially those who have their personal credit affected." Fraud investigation results in 8 arrests, thousands of stolen documents, and equipment used to forge credit cards and IDs. https://t.co/9xwJKCz3Bw pic.twitter.com/vdaXchlZLL
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) June 21, 2018
Eight people were arrested during the investigation, each allegedly found to be in possession of fraudulent identification and credit cards. Charges have not been laid at this time as the investigation is on-going.
Identity theft often has a big impact on victims, especially those who have their personal credit affected, said Cpl Elenore Sturko We are pleased that we have been able to stop this illegal operation and will continue to investigate finding those responsible for these types of crimes and bringing them before the courts.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca
