R v Rutenberg
2013 BCSC 2215
Canadian CourtBritish Columbia2013False invoices and whether work was actually done
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Legal Issue
False invoices and whether work was actually done
Decision
Applied Canadian fraud principles to false invoices and whether work was actually done.
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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