RCMP Drops Fraud Charges, Uncovers More Scams

0:00RCMP just dropped charges on a 62-year-old consultant named Andrew McDermott in his company, AM Government Consulting. They're hit with two counts of fraud over $5,000 for ripping off the federal government through fake billing on contracts. Public services in procurement Canada kicked off the pro back in 2021, zeroing in on a consultant tied to shared services Canada deals, with private firms. Evidence showed bogus time sheets pumping up bills from May 2020 to June 2022. This scam hit multiple contracts, costing taxpayers big time, and shaking trust in how the feds hand out work. Officials say it exposed weak spots and oversight for these big money subcontracts. RCMP took over, confirmed the overbilling across separate gigs, and now in 2024, the Department flaged three more subcontractors for. Shady billing, slapping suspensions on their security clearances. As these cases stack up, it signals a tougher crackdown to protect public funds from inside jobs

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