CALGARY — Two people are facing a total of 90 charges for their alleged involvement in a fraud network operating out of a northwest Calgary home, police reported.
Investigators in October 2023 uncovered a large-scale fraud operation linked to a series of break-ins across the city and neighboring provinces. The suspects reportedly targeted storage lockers, motel offices, and other commercial establishments to steal identification documents, banking information, and other valuables.
According to authorities, the stolen items were brought to a residence on Bowview Road NW, where the suspects allegedly used computers, printers, and other equipment to produce fraudulent identification and cheques to commit further fraud.
During a May 2 search of the home, officers seized 28 items, including identification documents, tax information, devices for printing fake IDs, and two vehicles obtained through fraudulent means.
Susan Jane Hillier, 41, faces numerous charges, including:
- 19 counts of possessing identity documents,
- 13 counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000, and
- 9 counts of identity theft.
Hillier is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 27.
Brian Michael Bischke, 43, is also charged with:
- 8 counts of making and possessing identity documents, and
- 8 counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000.
Bischke is due in court on Tuesday, May 21.
Police encourage anyone who has suffered a financial loss or had personal information compromised due to fraud to report it to the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or anonymously via CrimeStoppers.
Victims of fraudulent texts, emails, or calls who haven’t lost money can report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
