News release

Manitoba RCMP Cyber & Financial Crime Unit along with Dauphin RCMP make arrest after two-year investigation

January 23, 2025 - Gilbert Plains, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On January 16, 2025, as part of a joint investigation, Dauphin RCMP detachment and Manitoba RCMP Cyber & Financial Crime Unit (CFCU) arrested and charged Amber Fisher, 40, of RM of Grandview.

Since 2022, Fisher, who was the former Chief Administrative Officer, has been under investigation after a fraud complaint was made by the Gilbert Plains Municipality.

The complaint alleged that Fisher had de-frauded the Municipality of upwards of $500,000 while employed.

The investigation involved numerous witness statements, along with the obtaining and review of extensive financial records and other reports.

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. 

“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 was released from custody with conditions, and will appear in Dauphin Provincial Court on March 18, 2025.

The investigation continues.

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