R v Long
1990 CanLII 5405 (BC CA)
British Columbia Court of AppealBritish Columbia1990Fraud mens rea and accused knowledge
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Legal Issue
Fraud mens rea and accused knowledge
Decision
Applied Canadian fraud principles to fraud mens rea and accused knowledge.
Why this Case Matters
Contributes to the body of case law shaping how fraud is proven in Canada.
What Changed Because of This Case
Reinforces how the modern fraud test is applied to specific fact patterns.
Practical Implications for Investigators
Investigators should align evidence to dishonest conduct, deprivation or risk, and accused knowledge.
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