The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced that Brent Wai Keun Chow, a 45-year-old Coquitlam resident, has been charged with criminal fraud and theft following an investigation by the BCSC’s Criminal Investigations Branch. The charges relate to alleged misconduct that took place in Burnaby between 2017 and 2018. Chow is accused of three counts of fraud over $5,000 and three counts of theft over $5,000 under the Criminal Code. He was arrested in Coquitlam on Feb. 19, 2025 and released from custody on conditions, including prohibitions on contacting the alleged victims, operating a private investment club, selling, promoting, buying, trading or distributing securities, and engaging in investor relations activities.
British Columbia Securities Commission 2025-02-21
British Columbia Securities Commission investigation results in criminal fraud and theft charges against Brent Wai Keun Chow
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has charged Brent Wai Keun Chow with criminal fraud and theft following an investigation by its Criminal Investigations Branch. Chow faces three counts each of fraud and theft over $5,000 related to alleged misconduct in Burnaby between 2017 and 2018. He was arrested and released on conditions, including restrictions on contacting victims and engaging in securities activities.