RCMP.Article contentA 54-year-old Cape Breton man is facing multiple charges related to fraud in relation to trust fund thefts and misappropriation.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentNova Scotia RCMP said in a release on Aug. 5 that the arrest came after a seven-year investigation known as Project Hubris, which involved speaking with more than a hundred witnesses.Article contentArticle contentJadon Donald Boudrot of Arichat is facing four charges in relation to the investigation. They are: -Fraud over $5,000 -Theft over $5,000 -Possession of crime over $5,000 -Criminal breach of trustArticle contentArticle contentThe victims of the crimes aren’t only in Canada, said police.Article contentPROJECT HUBRISArticle contentThe Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime unit started Project Hubris in January 2019 after getting multiple complaints about Boudrot and his law firm.Article contentStatements were taken from more than 100 witnesses in the United States and Canada through the investigation. Police officers also had to obtain more than a dozen judicial authorization throughout the investigation.Article contentSearch warrants were obtained and executed in September 2021 at a law office in Halifax.Article contentA court process was also started to make sure that lawyer-client privilege was kept for any records unrelated to the investigation. In 2024, the court process was finished.Article contentNova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime unit was assisted by the Forensic Accounting Management Group as the investigation continued. Their assistance involved reviewing hours of victim testimony and thousands of documents.Article contentBourdrot’s case will be heard in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court and it is scheduled to start on October 26.Article content
Trust fund thefts lead to fraud charges for Cape Breton man
