Ottawa authorities have reported the apprehension and prosecution of a 45-year-old individual after an inquiry into the purported pilfering of numerous cell phones valued at $7 million. The man allegedly intimidated, harassed, and extorted his late sister, who was employed at Bell Canada.
According to law enforcement, the man’s sister illicitly acquired the phones from the company, and he subsequently profited from their sale. The thefts are said to have occurred between June 2022 and September 2025, resulting in losses exceeding $7 million.
Bell Canada instigated the complaint that prompted the investigation. The man faces multiple charges, including theft over $5,000, fraud over $5,000, uttering threats of death or bodily harm, extortion, and other offenses.