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Romance Scam Suspect Michael Paul Snow Released on Bail

Facing a Sechelt court appearance on August 13, Snow’s case has prompted RCMP to intensify outreach for other potential victims.

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Overview

  • RCMP arrested Snow in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, on June 24 after issuing a Canada-wide warrant.
  • He was granted bail and is scheduled to appear in Sechelt Provincial Court on August 13.
  • Snow is charged with one count of fraud over $5,000 for allegedly convincing a Sunshine Coast woman to invest $110,000 in a fictitious business.
  • Investigators say the probe has identified multiple additional victims and they are urging anyone defrauded to contact the Sunshine Coast RCMP.
  • The case comes during a national surge in romance-investment scams that have cost Canadians over $165 million so far this year.