Calgary woman charged after $67K goes missing from ANAVETS

Cindy Biggs has been charged with fraud after she allegedly stole almost $67,000 from the Alberta chapter of a Canadian veterans' association.

Calgary police have charged a 49-year-old woman they say stole approximately $67,000 from a Canadian veterans group she was volunteering for.

Officials say Cindy Biggs worked as a secretary between 2022 and 2024 for the Alberta chapter of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS).

Authorities were alerted to the situation when the ANAVETS headquarters in Ottawa attempted to process payments and money transfers from the Alberta branch’s accounts but they all failed.

Police say an internal investigation of the organization’s financial records “revealed several concerning transactions” that prompted a police investigation.

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Officials say between 2022 and 2023, Biggs embezzled $66,900 from ANAVETS, transferring the funds to Scotia Developments, a company owned by the accused and her husband.

Biggs is expected to appear in court on Feb. 27.

Anyone with information about this, or similar incidents, is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

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