Former Government of Saskatchewan employee charged with Breach of trust & Money laundering

- Media Release, RCMP

May 8, 2025

Between April 2015 and July 2022, the accused is alleged to have fraudulently altered documents and procedures, accessed government databases for unauthorized purposes, engaged in conflicts of interest, and obtained over $650,000 from participants of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) and laundering the proceeds of criminal activity while working as a full-time SINP employee.

On April 29, 2025, charges were laid against the accused as a result of an extensive investigation and in consultation with Crown Prosecution.

On May 5, 2025, Tony Dou of Saskatoon, was arrested and charged with:

• Fraud over $5,000 contrary to section 380(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
• Government official accepting a benefit contrary to section 121(1)(c) of the Criminal Code;
• Breach of trust by a public officer contrary to section 122 of the Criminal Code;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 contrary to section 354(1)(a) and 355(a) of the Criminal Code; and,
• Money laundering contrary to section 462.31(1) of the Criminal Code.

Dou is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on May 20, 2025.

“Breach of trust investigations allege violations of confidence and integrity, which are fundamental pillars of public office. The RCMP investigates such assertions thoroughly to uphold accountability and protect the public interest.” – Supt. Andrew Farquhar, Federal Operations Officer – Saskatchewan, RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region