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Nov 19, 2025 3:27 PM - Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh with files from The Canadian Press

Charges laid after alleged Metro Vancouver casino fraud scheme totals 45,000 dollars

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According to police, the activity took place over roughly two weeks between mid-March and April, generating about 45,000 dollars in alleged illicit proceeds.(Photo: The Canadian Press)

Provincial anti-gang investigators say two Metro Vancouver residents are facing fraud charges following an alleged scheme that targeted multiple casinos across the Lower Mainland. British Columbia’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says it launched an investigation in April after casino operators reported irregular transactions involving tens of thousands of dollars.

According to police, the activity took place over roughly two weeks between mid-March and April, generating about 45,000 dollars in alleged illicit proceeds. Investigators have not released detailed information about how the transactions were carried out, but noted that one of the individuals accused was employed at a casino in New Westminster during that period.

The BC Prosecution Service has approved charges against 50-year-old Yu Ju Lu of White Rock and 39-year-old Inderjit Singh of New Westminster. Police say both individuals surrendered voluntarily and have been released on conditions, with court appearances expected at a later date.

Casino compliance and financial-crime monitoring have been areas of ongoing scrutiny in British Columbia, where previous public inquiries and audits have called for stronger oversight of potential money-laundering and fraud risks. Authorities say the investigation into the recent case remains active.

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