Calgary Police have charged three men in a fraud investigation that allegedly cost victims about $1.3 million.
Calgary Police Service say scammers posed as bank representatives, claiming accounts were compromised and using personal financial details to gain trust. Victims were allegedly convinced to share login info and PINs, then hand over bank cards to couriers.
Investigators say the cards were used to withdraw cash and purchase gift cards and high-end items. More than 80 similar reports were flagged in 2025, with 15 incidents between March and August linked to the same group.
Searches of a home in Calgary and another in Edmonton led to three arrests. Police say over $59,000 in cash, multiple debit and credit cards, ID documents and a small amount of drugs were seized.
Sirak Habtom and Ogyeth Mayum, both 22 and from Ottawa, along with Brian-Shodu Kinyamba, 25 and from Edmonton, are each charged with fraud over $5,000, unauthorized use of a credit card, money laundering and theft over $5,000. Police say Mayum was also wanted on multiple Canada-wide warrants.
Investigators say more charges are possible and believe the operation may extend beyond Calgary.