RCMP yesterday revealed the extent to which the so-called CRA scam has victimized Canadians.

The scam, based in India, has been targeting Canadians since 2014 and using threats and intimidation to part victims from their hard-earned money.

Despite numerous raids on illegal call centres in India, the scam persists.

This week RCMP arrested two Brampton, Ontario residents, identified as money mule managers and charged them with one count each of fraud over $5,000 dollars, money laundering and possession of property obtained by crime.

RCMP Inspector Jim Ogden indicated yesterday that the losses are significant. Since 2014 the scam has resulted in reported victim losses totaling $17.2 million dollars.

A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a third person, believed to be in India, and more arrests are possible.