RCMP lays 16 charges in Ottawa immigration fraud case

Community Safety Alert for Ontario

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has completed a multi-year investigation into alleged immigration misrepresentation and identity-related offences involving a man living in Ottawa, Ontario. The case centres on an individual who is alleged to have lived in Canada under a false identity for decades while subject to an international arrest warrant.

On June 22, 2026, RCMP officers arrested Roland Nduwayo, 68, of Ottawa, when he returned to Canada from outside the country. Following the arrest, investigators executed a search warrant at his residence to obtain documents and electronic devices believed to be relevant to the case. The accused now faces multiple alleged violations under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

Official Details from RCMP

According to RCMP Federal Policing – Central Region, the investigation began on December 23, 2021, after their Sensitive and International Investigations (SII) unit received information about an alleged long-term identity and immigration fraud.

Key elements of the official RCMP account include:

• RCMP’s exterritorial and sensitive investigation team within the Sensitive and International Investigations (SII) unit launched the investigation in December 2021.
• Investigators received information that a man believed to be living in Canada since 1996 under an assumed identity was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Rwandan authorities.
• The international warrant relates to allegations about the individual’s role in the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda. These allegations are separate from, but connected to, the identity and immigration issues that fall under Canadian law.
• The investigation required extensive operational work inside Canada and significant cooperation with international partners.
• On June 22, 2026, Roland Nduwayo (age 68), a resident of Ottawa, Ontario, was arrested upon his return to Canada from abroad.
• A search warrant was carried out at the accused’s home with the goal of locating and seizing documents and electronic devices relevant to the alleged offences.
• As a result of the investigation, Nduwayo has been charged with 16 offences under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

The RCMP credits several federal partners for their assistance in this complex international file, including:

• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
• Department of Justice (DOJ) – Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Section

This case reflects the type of cross-border and specialized work documented in broader national crime news coverage across Canada, where immigration enforcement, identity verification, and international justice efforts intersect.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this alert is an important reminder for the Ontario community that immigration and identity-related offences can have serious public safety implications. Allegations that someone may have lived in Canada for many years under a false identity, while wanted abroad, demonstrate how complex global cases can reach directly into local neighbourhoods in Ottawa and beyond.

While the courts will determine the outcome of these charges, residents should understand that identity integrity is a core part of Canada’s security framework. If you encounter irregularities in official documents, observe suspicious use of multiple identities, or become aware of potential immigration fraud, reporting concerns to law enforcement or border authorities helps protect the integrity of our systems. For a broader understanding of trends that affect safety across the country, community members can review up-to-date Canadian crime statistics and patterns to see how different types of offences impact communities over time.

CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to monitoring serious cases like this and sharing clear, accessible information so residents can stay informed and engaged in building safer communities.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the ontario community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.