News release
Maple Disruption 2.0 – Over 10,500 disruptive actions taken against fraudsters and cybercriminals
November 9, 2026
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Ottawa, Ontario
From: RCMP National Headquarters
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From November 2 to 6, 2026, partners from more than 50 organizations came together as part of Maple Disruption 2.0, a collaborative operation to identify and disable tools used to commit cybercrime and fraud. The event was organized by the RCMP’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).
Over the course of the week, partners coordinated over 10,987 disruptive actions against a host of fraud enablers, including:
- disabling email accounts associated with fraudulent activity
- blocking phone numbers used to facilitate fraud
- removing or blocking fraudulent websites and URLs
- flagging, blocking, or cancelling suspicious transactions
- blocklisting cryptocurrency addresses connected to fraud
In total, 4,264 reports of fraudulent activity were received and actioned with $1,063,809 being recovered.
By working together across various sectors, Maple Disruption 2.0 assembled the necessary authorities to trace illegal activity and take these systems offline before they cause more harm in our communities.
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Disruption is key to the fight against fraud. By targeting the tools that criminals rely on, we can reduce the impact of fraud in our communities and stop fraudsters before they can target more Canadians. The RCMP is proud to have hosted Maple Disruption 2.0 and thanks all our partners for their key contributions.
Marie-Claude Dandenault, Deputy Commissioner, National Specialized Services, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Thank you to all Maple Disruption 2.0 partners for their valuable contribution to this operation. This exemplifies a truly collaborative approach to fraud prevention, with participants from various sectors communicating openly, drawing on each other’s expertise, and applying their unique authorities to disrupt criminal infrastructure. We look forward to continued collaboration in keeping Canadians safe from fraud and cybercrime.
Chris Lynam, Director General of the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Quick facts
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Canadians reported over $704 million in losses to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in 2025
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Anyone who commits fraud or a cybercrime could face real consequences, including potential jail time, a criminal record, and limitations on travel and employment
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Canadian fraud and cybercrime victims should report incidents for themselves or others via Report Cybercrime and Fraud, a website where users can report anonymously and can even submit information on suspicious activity they witness online, whether they themselves were a victim or not
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The RCMP's National Cybercrime Coordination Centre is responsible for coordinating and supporting cybercrime investigations with domestic and international partners
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The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is a national police service that gathers intelligence on fraud across Canada, helps victims and assists police of jurisdiction with enforcement and prevention efforts