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City of Surrey Pursues $2.5M Recovery in Misappropriation Case

A civil lawsuit and RCMP investigation target irregular transactions dating back to 2017, with enhanced safeguards now in place.

The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Surrey City Hall in 2020

Overview

  • The City of Surrey has filed a civil lawsuit against a former employee to recover $2.5 million lost through irregular transactions in dormant development-deposit accounts.
  • The financial discrepancies, dating back to 2017, were first identified in early 2024, prompting internal reviews and forensic accounting investigations.
  • The RCMP is conducting a criminal investigation into the misappropriation, which remains ongoing as of May 2025.
  • No current city employees have been implicated in the case, and privacy laws limit disclosure regarding personnel matters.
  • Surrey has implemented enhanced financial controls to prevent future mismanagement and to safeguard public funds.