{"id":258,"date":"2017-07-04T08:34:09","date_gmt":"2017-07-04T12:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avocatecriminaliste.ca\/?page_id=258\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T14:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T19:18:55","slug":"fraud","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;http:\/\/avocatecriminaliste.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/fraude-opt.jpg&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_stretch=&#8221;true&#8221; enable_3d=&#8221;true&#8221; video_color_mask=&#8221;#000000&#8243; video_opacity=&#8221;0.22&#8243; min_height=&#8221;200&#8243; js_vertical_centered=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bjm-home-header&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;42&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;32&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;28&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]Financial Fraud or Identity Theft[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;42&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;32&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;28&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p>A committed team<br \/>\nthat will help you<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=&#8221;Ask for a consultation&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1496410563997{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;90&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; color=&#8221;#bb342b&#8221; size=&#8221;48&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;36&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;29&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]Prosecution of fraud, ask lawyer in fraud charges[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763924781658{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Whether you are accused of financial fraud, identity theft, check fraud, corporate fraud, or tax-related fraud, you can be assured that we will defend you and protect your rights, no matter the circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the type of fraud, being charged with such an offense can have serious consequences. If you are facing a fraud allegation, it is crucial to consult a lawyer. Work with an experienced fraud lawyer: Me Martine Thibodeau, criminal lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Recognized for defending clients fairly, I work tirelessly to meet their needs. With passion and meticulous attention, I handle each case to ensure my clients receive the best possible defense based on their situation.<\/p>\n<p>As a fraud lawyer, my role is to listen to you, assess the evidence against you, and determine the best solution for the charges you face. Since every case is unique, it is important to conduct a thorough review of the evidence to provide an accurate assessment. Additionally, I am responsible for preparing you for trial and documenting your defense carefully.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763924858043{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>Why Work with a Lawyer for Fraud?<\/h3>\n<p>If you choose to entrust me with your case, my priority will be to help you avoid a conviction or a prison sentence. My personalized service and attentive approach make me a preferred lawyer for fraud cases, guiding you through the legal process. A fraud charge and a criminal record can have serious consequences on your life. Contact me\u2014I can help.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a lawyer for fraud, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/contact-emergency\/\">reach out to our Vaudreuil or Valleyfield office<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1497021912254{padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;}&#8221;][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;90&#8243;]\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f52-o1\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"52\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/258#wpcf7-f52-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"52\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f52-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000;font-size:20px\">You need help?\n<\/h3>\n<p><strong>I am available 24\/7 for emergencies: <a href=\"tel:+15149260322\">(514) 926-0322<\/a><\/strong>. You can also write to me for a consultation.\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Full name*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email*\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone*\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"your-phone\" \/><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-ville\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"City\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-ville\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-cause\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-cause\"><option value=\"Impaired driving\">Impaired driving<\/option><option value=\"Drug possession or trafficking\">Drug possession or trafficking<\/option><option value=\"Assault \/ Domestic violence\">Assault \/ Domestic violence<\/option><option value=\"Theft \/ Fraud \/ Receiving\">Theft \/ Fraud \/ Receiving<\/option><option value=\"Sexual assault\">Sexual assault<\/option><option value=\"Other\">Other<\/option><\/select><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Message\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send\" \/><br \/>\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener( 'wpcf7mailsent', function( event ) {\n location = 'https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/thank-you\/';\n}, false );\n<\/script>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763924981113{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\">Section 380 of the Criminal Code: Fraud<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"131\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The general definition of fraud is provided in Section 380 of the Criminal Code.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763925001074{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Section 380(1)<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who, by deception, falsehood, or other fraudulent means, whether or not it constitutes a false pretence under this Act, defrauds the public or any person, whether identified or not, of any property, service, money, or valuable security:[\/vc_column_text][mk_custom_list style=&#8221;mk-moon-hammer-2&#8243;]\n<ul class=\"ProvisionList\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"119206\" class=\"Paragraph\">is guilty of an indictable offense and liable to a maximum imprisonment of fourteen years if the subject of the offense is a will or testamentary document, or if the value of the property, money, or security involved exceeds five thousand dollars;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"119207\" class=\"Paragraph\">is guilty :<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProvisionList\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"119208\" class=\"Subparagraph\">either of an indictable offense and liable to a maximum imprisonment of two years,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"119209\" class=\"Subparagraph\">or of a summary conviction offense,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"119210\" class=\"ContinuedParagraph\">if the value of the property, money, or security involved does not exceed five thousand dollars.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/mk_custom_list][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760992320511{background-color: #D7D1CF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1496410563997{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;90&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; color=&#8221;#bb342b&#8221; size=&#8221;45&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;36&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;29&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]What Can Be Considered a Fraudulent Act?[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763925146767{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"288\">A fraudulent act occurs when a person obtains property, a service, money, or any advantage through deceptive, false, or dishonest means. Under the Criminal Code, fraud is a criminal offense and can result in severe penalties, especially if the value involved exceeds $5,000.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"324\"><strong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"322\">Examples of fraudulent acts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"366\">Lying or providing false information<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"403\">Concealing essential information<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"449\">Exploiting another person\u2019s vulnerability<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"496\">Misappropriating or unlawfully using funds<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"534\">Creating or using false documents<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"604\">Committing offenses related to bank cards or financial accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;90&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760982490205{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; color=&#8221;#bb342b&#8221; size=&#8221;45&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;36&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;29&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]Penalties for Fraud in Canada[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;65&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763925200836{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:bf0cbaeb-bbd7-4d73-9550-a018d40b50b3-33\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-68\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4c50aa2b-1e22-49e6-9e7c-9a6f31aaaf6e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\">Penalties Based on the Value of the Offense<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"159\">Fraud penalties vary according to the severity and value of the property, services, or money involved:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"452\">\n<li data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"296\">\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"296\"><strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"186\">Fraud under $5,000:<\/strong> Maximum of 2 years in prison if tried by indictment, or less than 2 years for a summary conviction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"373\">\n<p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"373\"><strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"321\">Fraud over $5,000:<\/strong> Maximum sentence of up to 14 years in prison.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"452\">\n<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"452\"><strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"407\">Fraud exceeding $1 million:<\/strong> Mandatory minimum sentence of 2 years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"634\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For any fraud over $5,000, no discharge or suspended sentence is permitted. The severity of penalties reflects the seriousness of the offense and serves to protect the victims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Request a consultation&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avocatecriminaliste.ca%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F&#8221;][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663791193855{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #bb342b !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;48&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;36&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;29&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]FAQ \u2013 Fraud Charges[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What Is Fraud Under Canadian Law?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<p style=\"color: white; text-align: left;\">Fraud involves deceiving someone through lies, trickery, or other dishonest means to obtain property, services, money, or an undue advantage. It can affect individuals as well as the general public.<\/p>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How Can a Criminal Lawyer Help in a Fraud Case?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<p style=\"color: white; text-align: left;\">A specialized lawyer can analyze the evidence, prepare a defense, negotiate agreements, and represent the client in court to help reduce the risk of the maximum sentence.<\/p>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can a Conditional Discharge or Acquittal Be Granted for Fraud?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<p style=\"color: white; text-align: left;\">For frauds over $5,000, no discharge or conditional sentence is permitted. For minor frauds, the judge may consider a conditional discharge depending on the circumstances.<\/p>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What Are the Differences Between Indictable and Summary Conviction Procedures for Fraud?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<p style=\"color: white; text-align: left;\">Summary conviction procedures are used for minor frauds, with shorter sentences and shorter limitation periods.<\/p>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What are the penalties for fraud in Canada?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<p style=\"color: white; text-align: left;\">Penalties vary depending on the value of the fraud. Under $5,000: maximum sentence of 2 years. Over $5,000: up to 14 years in prison. Frauds exceeding $1 million: mandatory minimum sentence of 2 years.<\/p>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What to Do if You Are Accused of Fraud?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<p style=\"color: white; text-align: left;\">It is crucial to consult a criminal lawyer immediately. Do not discuss the case with others and keep all relevant documentation.<\/p>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_btn title=&#8221;Contact us&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763925348418{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avocatecriminaliste.ca%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;http:\/\/avocatecriminaliste.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/fraude-opt.jpg&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_stretch=&#8221;true&#8221; enable_3d=&#8221;true&#8221; video_color_mask=&#8221;#000000&#8243; video_opacity=&#8221;0.22&#8243; min_height=&#8221;200&#8243; js_vertical_centered=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bjm-home-header&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;42&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;32&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;28&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]Financial Fraud or Identity Theft[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;42&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;32&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;28&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;] A committed team that will help you [\/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=&#8221;Ask for a consultation&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-258","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Lawyer For Financial Fraud or Identity Theft | Martine Thibodeau<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need a lawyer? You are accused of fraud (financial, identity theft, tax evasion...). Contact Martine Thibodeau&#039;s law firm.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Lawyer For Financial Fraud or Identity Theft | Martine Thibodeau\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Need a lawyer? You are accused of fraud (financial, identity theft, tax evasion...). Contact Martine Thibodeau&#039;s law firm.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Martine Thibodeau Avocate Criminaliste\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-11-23T19:18:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/fraud\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/fraud\\\/\",\"name\":\"Lawyer For Financial Fraud or Identity Theft | Martine Thibodeau\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2017-07-04T12:34:09+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-11-23T19:18:55+00:00\",\"description\":\"Need a lawyer? You are accused of fraud (financial, identity theft, tax evasion...). Contact Martine Thibodeau's law firm.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/fraud\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-CA\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/fraud\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/fraud\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Fraud\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"Martine Thibodeau Avocate Criminaliste\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-CA\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Lawyer For Financial Fraud or Identity Theft | Martine Thibodeau","description":"Need a lawyer? You are accused of fraud (financial, identity theft, tax evasion...). Contact Martine Thibodeau's law firm.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Lawyer For Financial Fraud or Identity Theft | Martine Thibodeau","og_description":"Need a lawyer? You are accused of fraud (financial, identity theft, tax evasion...). Contact Martine Thibodeau's law firm.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/","og_site_name":"Martine Thibodeau Avocate Criminaliste","article_modified_time":"2025-11-23T19:18:55+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/","url":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/","name":"Lawyer For Financial Fraud or Identity Theft | Martine Thibodeau","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/#website"},"datePublished":"2017-07-04T12:34:09+00:00","dateModified":"2025-11-23T19:18:55+00:00","description":"Need a lawyer? You are accused of fraud (financial, identity theft, tax evasion...). Contact Martine Thibodeau's law firm.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-CA","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/fraud\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Fraud"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/","name":"Martine Thibodeau Avocate Criminaliste","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-CA"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=258"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3804,"href":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/258\/revisions\/3804"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}