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Calgary police charge two in $1 million fraud scheme

A 55-year-old man faces six counts of fraud over $5,000 and a 51-year-old woman faces two, in connection with schemes police say ran from February 2021 to June 2023.

Calgary, AB

By Owen Clarke Local & Municipal Published Updated 1 source 1 min read
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The City of Calgary says two people have been charged in connection with a series of frauds involving investment opportunities, university admission, immigration services and loans. Between February 2021 and June 2023, it is believed the suspects obtained approximately $1 million from multiple victims through several fraudulent schemes.1

Investigators believe victims were persuaded to provide money based on claims involving profitable investments, assistance securing admission to prestigious universities and the ability to facilitate Canadian immigration. As a result, two people have been charged.1

Yung-Ho Shang, who also goes by Adam Shang, 55, is charged with six counts of fraud over $5,000. Yun Hua, who also goes by Coco Hua, 51, is charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000.1

Shang and Hua are scheduled to next appear in court on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234.1

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips app. The case number is CA23269981/5151.1

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  1. City of Calgary Two charged in $1 million fraud scheme Municipality / city hall Retrieved 5 Oct 2026, 23:15 UTC · published 5 Oct 2026

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