RCMP reports anti-fraud actions during national operation
The RCMP says partners took action against fraud enablers during a week-long operation, and money was recovered.
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In a release from Ottawa, the RCMP said partners coordinated actions against fraud enablers during Maple Disruption 2.0, an operation held from Nov. 2 to 6, 2026. Police said money was recovered.
The operation brought together partners from various organizations to identify and disable tools used for cybercrime and fraud. It was organized by the RCMP’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, according to police.
Actions taken
The actions included disabling email accounts associated with fraudulent activity and blocking phone numbers used to facilitate fraud, the RCMP said. Partners also removed or blocked fraudulent websites and URLs.
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Other steps included flagging, blocking or cancelling suspicious transactions and blocklisting cryptocurrency addresses connected to fraud. Police said reports of fraudulent activity were received and actioned during the operation.
The National Cybercrime Coordination Centre coordinates and supports cybercrime investigations with domestic and international partners. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre gathers intelligence on fraud across Canada, helps victims and assists police with enforcement and prevention, the RCMP said.
How to report
Canadian victims can report cybercrime and fraud through the Report Cybercrime and Fraud website, including on behalf of someone else, according to the RCMP. Users can report anonymously and submit information about suspicious online activity even if they are not victims.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP
