The RCMP have arrested a fraud who was posing to raise funds for the Humboldt Broncos.

On November 20th, Saskatoon Provincial General Investigation Section (GIS) unit with the assistance of the RCMP, arrested and charged 32-year-old Andrij Olesiuk.

On October 3rd, Saskatoon RCMP Provincial GIS was contacted regarding an alleged investor fraud and possible GoFundMe fraud. They allegedly occurred between March 9th and June 20th. Initial collaborative investigation with the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority Securities Division suggested an alleged investor fraud was running under the name of Aero Capital Inc.

Further evidence was discovered that a GoFundMe page in the name of "#PrayForHumboldt" had been created, with 35 victims contributing to the campaign. The page has since been taken down while the GoFundMe campaign made around $3,800.

The charges for Olesuik are as follows:

-        Fraud Over $5,000

-        Fraud Under $5,000

-        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

-        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

-        Laundering Proceeds of Crime

Olesiuk made his first court appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court today. His next court appearance is scheduled for December 12, 2018.