Surrey, BC – Surrey RCMP is updating the public that additional charges have been laid in relation to an ongoing investigation into a care aide who was allegedly defrauding elderly victims.
In June 2022, Surrey RCMP Financial Crime Unit commenced the investigation and subsequently a media release requesting additional information was disseminated in July of 2022 (media release 2022-07-29).
Since the initial media release the Financial Crime Unit has continued to work diligently, identifying additional victims and securing evidence to support further charges.
On January 30, 2023, an additional 65 charges were laid against 30-year-old Ana Chamdal and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Some of the charges laid include Fraud over $5000, unlawfully in a dwelling house, assault, theft of credit cards and possession of a forged document. The new charges are in relation to 19 victims, with the majority of the alleged frauds occurring in Surrey.
Ana Chamdal was arrested on February 1, 2023 in relation to the new charges. She remains in custody awaiting her next court appearance.
File # 2022-98250
Surrey RCMP
BACKGROUND
2022-07-29 08:11 PDT
File # 2022-98250
Surrey RCMP is releasing the name and photo of a care aide who is alleged to have committed frauds against an elderly victim and requesting anyone with additional information to contact police.
On June 29, 2022, Richmond RCMP received a report that a wallet was stolen from a 96-year old man’s residence in Richmond. Credit and debit cards from the wallet were being fraudulently used in Surrey and Delta.
Surrey RCMP Financial Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation and identified a suspect. The suspect, an in home care aide, had been hired to assist with caring for the elderly man. It is alleged the suspect stole the wallet and fraudulently used debit and credit cards.
On July 22, 2022, an arrest warrant was issued for 30-year-old, Ana Marie Lat Chamdal of Surrey. Ana Marie Lat Chamdal has been charged with fraud over $5000, possession/use of a stolen credit card, two counts of using a forged document, identity theft, personation with intent to gain advantage and breach of undertaking.
On July 27, 2022, Ana Marie Lat Chamdal was arrested and brought before Judge who released her on court imposed conditions. Some of the imposed conditions include:
Reporting to a bail supervisor;
Not to possess any identification documents, including credit cards, debit cards, checks, negotiable instruments, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, social insurance cards, mail, invoices or bills other than ones in your name;
Not to engage in any employment that requires you to enter another person’s private residence; and
Not to engage in any employment that requires you to work at a care aid facility or any facility or building that operates or cares for senior adults.
“It is disheartening to see an elderly person taken advantage of, especially by a person entrusted with providing care for them,” says Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer, Corporal Vanessa Munn. “This also serves as a reminder that is it important to monitor elderly family member’s finances to ensure that they are not being exploited.”
Police are releasing a photo of Ana Marie Lat Chamdal to assist with advancing the ongoing investigation. Investigators believe that she worked as a care aide in Richmond, Delta, White Rock and Surrey. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP Financial Crime Unit at 604-599-0502.
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