Conclusion of “Project Mauve”: Over 40 cases solved and seven persons charged

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Posted On Thursday November 18, 2021

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(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service East Investigations Unit, assisted by the Crime Intelligence Analyst Section, has concluded its investigation into several prescription frauds entitled “Project Mauve”.  

This Project was initiated after several reports were received since early May 2020 from local pharmacies regarding suspicious prescriptions. Investigators have been working diligently to identify the individuals responsible. 

Today, the Project concludes with over 40 cases being solved and seven adults being criminally charged, including a man mentioned in an earlier news release. The majority of these Frauds were organized and involved several participants. The drugs that were targeted were  Hydrocodone and Oxycocet. 

Kristopher KHALIL, 23 years old, Ibrahim MAIRANE, 22 years old, Amanuel SAMUEL, 23 years old, Zackaria DIRIE, 21 years old, Nuredin FAQI, 20 years old, Mahad MUNIN, 20 years old and Ali KHALEEL, 20 years old, all of Ottawa were charged with a total of 64 criminal charges related to Fraud, Drug Possession, Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence and Breaches.

 Three were detained and sent to show cause court and four were released on Undertakings, with court appearances scheduled for a later date.

Anyone with information about these incidents or any prescription fraud incidents is asked to contact Detective Dallaire with the East Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 3416.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca. 

“Project Mauve” leads to prescription fraud charges

 Posted On Thursday July 22, 2021

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(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service East Investigations Unit has charged an individual with several prescription frauds following a lengthy and ongoing investigation.

Between May 2020 and January 2021, several reports were made to the Service by different local pharmacies regarding suspicious prescriptions.

Investigators believed that they were fraudulent and have identified one of the individuals involved.

On July 15th, Kristopher KHALIL, 23 years old, of Ottawa, was charged with:    

• Fraud not exceeding $5000 x 7
• Uttering a forged document x 7
• Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence x 1
• Unlawful possession of a Schedule I Substance x 1
• Personation to gain advantage x 2     

KHALIL was released on an Undertaking, with a court appearance scheduled at a later date.

“Project Mauve” was created as a result of an increase in prescription fraud incidents in the city. Investigators have been working diligently to identify the individuals responsible and lay appropriate charges, as “Project Mauve” remains active. 

Anyone with information about these incidents or any prescription fraud incidents is asked to contact Detective Dallaire with the East Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 3416.

 Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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Suspect to identify in prescription frauds

Posted On Friday March 01, 2019

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(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police is investigating a series of prescription frauds that occurred in January and February of this year. 

A female suspect attends pharmacies throughout Ottawa, presents a false driver’s licence as well as a fraudulent prescription. The suspect states that she is picking up the prescription for a friend or family member.

The suspect is described as a white female, in her 20’s, measuring 5’3” (160cm) with long brown hair. She does not carry a purse, but rather a wallet and a phone in her hands (see attached photos.) 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Cst. Kellan Moore at 613-236-1222, ext. 6304.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app. 

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Police seek woman accused of impersonating Ottawa pharmacist to get fentanyl

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/woman-impersonate-pharmacist-fentanyl-kingston-1.3488609

Also allegedly doctored prescription, claimed to be cancer patient

CBC News Posted: Mar 12, 2016 10:17 AM ET Last Updated: Mar 12, 2016 10:17 AM ET 

Kingston police are looking for this woman who they believe impersonated a Kanata pharmacist in an attempt to get a fentanyl prescription. (Kingston Police)

Kingston police are looking for a woman who allegedly impersonated an Ottawa pharmacist in an attempt to get a prescription for fentanyl.
At around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 29, an unidentified woman called the Pharmasave on Gardiners Road in Kingston, claiming to be a Kanata pharmacist, police said.

The woman told the Pharmasave that she had a Kingston patient who'd forgotten to fill her fentanyl prescription before leaving Kanata, and wanted to make sure that the Pharmasave had enough of the powerful painkiller in stock, police said.

Kingston police say the woman claimed to be a cancer patient and presented a doctored prescription for fentanyl at a Gardiners Road Pharmasave on Feb. 28. (Kingston Police)

Two hours later, a woman showed up at the Pharmasave claiming she was in Kingston receiving cancer treatment, said police.
She presented the health card of a 27-year-old woman, police said, and told the pharmacist she'd forgotten to fill her prescription before leaving Kanata.
The woman presented a prescription for fentanyl patches, which the pharmacy filled, police said.
Kingston police said Friday that they suspect the two women are the same person and that the prescription was forged.

No prescriptions issued

The day after the alleged impersonation attempt, the Pharmasave contacted the Kanata physician listed on the prescription.
The physician  confirmed that the woman was not a patient and that there had been no recent prescriptions issued for fentanyl, police said.
Anyone with information on the suspect can contact Det. Brad Hughes of the Kingston police at 613-549-4660 ext. 6286 or via email at bhughes@kpf.ca.

Prescription fraud

http://crimestoppers.ca/2015/12/03/ottawa-prescription-fraud/

– December 3, 2015Posted in: Ottawa, Fraud

On Friday October 23^rd an unknown male attended a pharmacy in the 1400 block of Richmond road in Ottawa’s west end and attempted to pass a fraudulent prescription for narcotics.
Investigator believes the suspect may attempt this at other pharmacies and is now wanted by the police for fraud related offences.
If you know the identity of the person or other criminal activity call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Remember Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, we will not ask your name or record your call and you are not required to testify in court. If your information leads to their identity, you could qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000. You can follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.