R v Mastronardi
2006 BCSC 1681
Canadian CourtBritish Columbia2006Relationship-based deception and victim trust
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Legal Issue
Relationship-based deception and victim trust
Decision
Applied Canadian fraud principles to relationship-based deception and victim trust.
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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