CALGARY — Police have arrested and charged five individuals in connection with a scheme to defraud a southeast Calgary casino.
Casino staff first noticed suspicious activity and conducted an internal investigation before alerting authorities. Investigators determined that between October 31 and November 19, two casino employees illegitimately issued unearned winnings to three patrons during various card games.
On November 19, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police responded to reports of theft and fraud at the casino and arrested all five suspects.
The accused include Yalan Yin, 50; Leonilo Calahi Juan, 51; Rui Qin Huang, 52; Rosielyn Konno, 57; and Catherine Manipon, 48. Each faces one count of fraud over $5,000. Konno and Manipon are additionally charged with criminal breach of trust. All five are scheduled to appear in court on December 22.
“Addressing financial crime requires a united approach across different agencies,” said Inspector Scott Neilson of the Calgary Police Service. “The Calgary Police Service works closely with regulatory bodies and industry partners to ensure gaming industry standards are followed, and those who attempt to exploit them are held accountable. We thank our investigators and partners for their diligent work in helping us advance this investigation.”
