A Regina resident has been sentenced to two years of probation, 200 hours of community service, and a $75,000 fine following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation into falsified immigration documents.

Abdulkader Ali, a former refugee field worker, pleaded guilty to charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act after an investigation revealed he had submitted at least 31 fraudulent applications.

The scheme involved accepting money from refugees with the false promise of fast-tracking their files and counselling applicants to provide deceptive information. This case, which began with a tip from a local advocacy group in 2019, underscores the CBSA’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of Canada’s immigration system.

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