Derek Johnson, who has been the subject of warnings from real estate regulators and judges in Alberta for years, has admitted to defrauding former clients in a series of real estate schemes. There were two other conditions attached to Johnson's probation order:He must not present himself as a real estate agent, realtor or any person who is licensed to sell real estate. He must not communicate, solicit or negotiate with any person for the purchase or sale of real estate. Sends a strong messageOver the years, the Real Estate Council of Alberta has fined Johnson in excess of $100,000 for carrying on as an unlicensed real estate agent and mortgage broker in the province. A spokesperson for the council hopes the criminal conviction and jail sentence will act as a deterrent against unlicensed real estate activities.

Source: CBC News February 05, 2019 12:00 UTC