News Release
Vancouver man not guilty of criminal fraud and theft
-
Date:
2021-12-23 -
Number:
2021/86
Vancouver – A Vancouver man has been found not guilty of criminal fraud over $5,000 and criminal theft over $5,000.
William Everett Graham, 76, was acquitted in Richmond Provincial Court on August 25, 2021.
He was charged in August 2020 after an investigation by the British Columbia Securities Commission’s Criminal Investigations Branch.
About the British Columbia Securities Commission (www.bcsc.bc.ca)
The British Columbia Securities Commission is the independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating capital markets in British Columbia through the administration of the Securities Act. Our mission is to protect and promote the public interest by fostering:
- A securities market that is fair and warrants public confidence
- A dynamic and competitive securities industry that provides investment opportunities and access to capital
Media Contact:
Elise Palmer
604-899-6830
Public inquiries:
604-899-6854 or 1-800-373-6393 (toll free)
inquiries@bcsc.bc.ca
Learn how to protect yourself and become a more informed investor at www.investright.org
- Investor Alert: Utah company makes unsubstantiated claims of gold reserves
- Canadian securities regulators seek feedback on rules for public investment funds holding crypto assets
- B.C. resident commits fraud, illegal distribution and obstruction of justice
- CSA announces final amendments and changes to implement an access model for prospectuses of non-investment fund reporting issuers
- B.C. firm and two employees admit to investment suitability violations