In these economically trying times, as one would expect, fraud has been rearing its ugly head. Unfortunately, condominium corporations have increasingly become an easy target.

A new case emphasizes how seriously the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario deals with complaints against its licensees and the action that follows.

A years-long inquiry into allegations of bid-rigging and conspiracy in the supply of condo refurbishment services has finally wrapped up.

Tarion flagged the issue last June when it first came to light. Homeowners on the receiving end of the phone calls were offered tax refunds and asked for banking information.

According to a Nov. 23 news release, members of the Crime unit from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police

A St. Catharines man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged defrauding of 13 local condo corporations of $4.1-million.

This video report looks at how to detect and prevent crime in condos. Commentators: Maria Dimakas, an associate lawyer at Fine & Deo, and Yehudi Hendler, president of Y.L. Hendler Ltd.