Webinar Program: Unmasking Insolvency Fraud: The Trustee’s Role in Detecting and Reporting Potential Offences

Welcome to the CAIRP Webinar Program!

This webinar is now available on demand.

This presentation examines prevalent fraud schemes in insolvency filings, including credit busts, asset concealment, and other deceptive practices. It underscores the critical role of Licensed Insolvency Trustees in identifying red flags, initiating referrals, and supporting criminal enforcement actions. The session also highlights the mandate of the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy’s Special Investigation Units (OSB‑SIU) in conducting criminal investigations and collaborating with law enforcement partners. Practical case studies and best practices for reporting will be shared to equip trustees with actionable insights.

This session qualifies for 1 hour of MPD.

Our Speaker:

Eric Bélanger, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada
Eric Bélanger is a seasoned criminal investigator and team leader with over a decade of expertise in financial crime, bankruptcy fraud, and intelligence analysis. He currently serves as Manager of the Ontario Special Investigation Unit (SIU) at the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (OSB), where he leads complex investigations under the Criminal Code and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Previously, Éric spent eleven years as a Senior Investigator with the OSB’s Eastern Region SIU and served for seven years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as a tactical and strategic intelligence analyst, contributing to major anti-corruption and border enforcement operations.