The former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Gilbert Plains Municipality has been arrested and charged.
On January 16, the Dauphin RCMP and Manitoba RCMP Cyber and Financial Crime Unit took Amber Fisher into custody. Fisher is alleged to have defrauded the Municipality of upwards of $500,000 while employed.
An investigation involved numerous witness statements, along with the obtaining and review of extensive financial records and other reports.
“Any time you have an investigation of this duration that reaches the charge stage it’s a major milestone. However, the work is not complete,” said Constable Ricky Perkins, Manitoba RCMP Cyber & Financial Crime Unit. “We realize for the people affected, a lengthy investigation can feel as if there is no progress being made. In reality, there are many investigative steps taking place behind the scenes, and we’ll continue to work with the Dauphin RCMP Detachment until it’s conclusion"
Fisher has been charged with Fraud over $5,000, Theft over $5,000 and Use of Proceeds Knowing it was Obtained by the Commission of an Offence. Fisher was released from custody with conditions and will appear in Dauphin Provincial Court on March 18.
