Dustin's Case — Fraud (Welfare) — Police Report

Client:   Dustin A., Accused
Complainant:   Toronto Police Service — Fraud Squad
Charge:   fraud over $5000, Criminal Code, s. 380(1)(a)

Police Report:   On 18 July 1993, Mr. Dustin A. applied for General Welfare Assistance from the Toronto Social Services Division as a single parent with one dependant. One bank account was declared. No income or assets were reported. Ongoing assistance was granted.

The responsibilties regarding the declaration of assets, income, and changes in living arrangements or circumstances were advised and understood and ongoing assistance was granted.

On 13 November 1997, Mr. Dustin A. updated his application. No changes in income, assets, or circumstances were reported.

On 19 January 1999, an allegation was received and investigation confirmed that Mr. Dustin A. had undeclared employment with B*** Inc. from November 1996 to July 1998.

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