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Onion Lake RCMP: two adult males charged for fraud over $5,000
October 7, 2026
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Onion Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP
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On March 12, 2026, the Saskatchewan RCMP received a report of misappropriation of funds intended for Onion Lake Cree Nation. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Central District General Investigation Section launched an investigation alongside the Onion Lake RCMP detachment. Investigation determined that two adult males, over a four-year period, allegedly requested and received payments from landholders on Onion Lake Cree Nation in an unlawful manner.
As a result of this investigation, 67-year-old Tommy Whitstone and 54-year-old Richard Stanley from Onion Lake, SK have both been charged with one count of fraud over $5,000, Section 380(1), Criminal Code.
Both will make their first court appearance in Onion Lake on November 25th, 2026.
(Information #90641493, Information #90641494)
Generally, the Saskatchewan RCMP does not release the names of victims of crime. However, we are sharing this information to help prevent further victimization and encourage anyone who believes they may have had suspicious or fraudulent dealings with either charged individual to call 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.