2 people face 189 charges after Calgary Costco stores defrauded of at least $30K
The investigation began on April 24 when police were called for reports of a woman allegedly making fraudulent purchases at multiple Costco stores in Calgary and nearby.
Two individuals in Calgary face 189 charges following a fraud scheme that defrauded several Costco stores of more than $30,000 over a span of approximately three months. The investigation commenced on April 24 when police were alerted to reports of a woman allegedly making fraudulent purchases at multiple Costco outlets. Subsequent investigation revealed the woman had been using fraudulent or altered Universal Product Codes (UPC) to acquire high-value electronics such as desktop computers, televisions, gaming consoles, and sound equipment between April 9 and June 30, 2026.
An unknown man is believed to have assisted the woman in making these fraudulent transactions. Police executed a search warrant on August 1 at a property located on the 0 to 100 block of Cornerbrook Manor Northeast, resulting in the arrest of two individuals along with the seizure of various items. Among the possessions seized were 302.4 grams of suspected methamphetamine and credit card manufacturing equipment.
The suspects are collectively charged with 12 counts of possessing identity documents, 31 counts of possessing stolen credit cards, nine counts of possessing property obtained through criminal means, two counts of possessing instruments for the purposes of credit card data forgery, one count of possession of stolen property, and one count of trafficking in stolen property.
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