A Regina resident, Abdulkader Ali, has been found guilty on two counts related to the falsification of immigration documents, as announced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The case unfolded after an investigation that began in February 2019, prompted by a tip-off to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) alleging that Ali was exploiting his position for personal benefit.
Investigation and Charges
Ali served as a refugee field worker with a local sponsorship organization. The complaint indicated that he accepted money from refugees in exchange for promises to expedite their immigration applications. CBSA executed a search warrant at Ali's residence, seizing multiple electronic devices. The probe uncovered that Ali had submitted at least 31 falsified immigration applications to IRCC.
Ali faced two charges: submitting false sponsorship documents to IRCC, and counseling a refugee applicant to provide false information on their IRCC application, as well as counseling an individual to sign as a sponsor without their knowledge.
Court Proceedings and Sentence
These charges were presented in Saskatchewan provincial court on February 17, where Ali pleaded guilty. The court sentenced him to two years of probation, 200 hours of community service, and a fine of $75,000.
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