Fraud (Section 380 of the Criminal Code)

Fraud consists of depriving a person of property, money or a service by deceit, falsehood or other fraudulent means. In other words, dishonestly exposing someone to a risk of economic loss.

Some examples

Using another person’s credit card;
Providing false documents or false statements to obtain money;
Defrauding an employer or an insurer;
Running an online scam.

Penalties

Where the fraud exceeds $5,000, the maximum penalty is 14 years’ imprisonment. If it exceeds one million dollars, the law imposes a minimum sentence of 2 years. The sentence varies depending on the amount, the duration of the fraud and the circumstances.

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Fraud (Section 380 of the Criminal Code)