A Surrey, B.C., boat dealer is facing 33 charges following an investigation that spanned nearly two years and involved over 100 victims. Aaron Fell, who owns Breakwater Marine, is facing 30 counts of fraud-related charges and three counts of theft of property charges. He allegedly defrauded more than 100 people out of a combined total of approximately $1.8 million, according to a written statement from Surrey RCMP. RCMP's financial crimes unit opened an investigation in June 2019 after numerous reports alleging fraudulent business practice, the statement said. Ryan Forbes of the financial crimes unit said in a written statement.

Source: CBC News February 26, 2021 20:26 UTC