The RCMP has arrested two Canadians and a warrant has been issued for another man in connection with the ‘CRA Scam’ that has resulted in over $17-million in victim losses in Canada over a five-year period. RCMP provided the update on Project Octavia today.

Two Brampton residents, ages 36 and 37, have been arrested and charged with one count each of fraud over $5,000, money laundering and possession of property obtained by crime.

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a third man, believed to be in India.

RCMP Inspector Jim Ogden says police have identified the accused as so-called “Money Mule Managers.”

They assist with laundering of funds obtained through the CRA scam and other scams, and are connected to illegal call centres in India.