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RCMP Raid Sam Mraiche-Owned Company Amid Expanding Alberta Procurement Scandal

  Sam Mraiche's company, MHCare, had been awarded hundreds of millions of dollars worth of procurement contracts from Alberta Health Services. RCMP officers executed multiple search warrants this week at the Edmonton headquarters of MHCare Medical Corp., a company owned by businessman Sam Mraiche , as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement irregularities within Alberta’s health system.  The searches mark a significant escalation in a controversy that has shadowed Premier Danielle Smith’s government for more than a year. According to RCMP statements, officers were present both inside and outside MHCare’s offices, though investigators declined to provide details about the materials seized or the specific allegations under review.  Mraiche has been a central figure in Alberta’s procurement debates, with his companies previously securing large government contracts for medical supplies. Separate reporting has highlighted concerns about conflicts of intere...
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Trump Faces $350 Million Judgment in Civil Fraud Trial

 


In a significant legal development, Donald Trump has been slapped with a $350 million judgment by a New York State Supreme Court judge. The ruling comes after a 2½-month trial that exposed what the judge deemed a years-long scheme orchestrated by Trump to deceive banks and others through inflated financial statements. Here are the key details:
  1. Verdict: The judge ruled against Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty for fraudulent business practices in the state of New York.
  2. Deceptive Practices: Trump’s wealth, fame, and the White House were built on a multinational collection of properties, including skyscrapers and golf courses. However, the court found that his success was not just a result of harmless bragging but rather a pattern of deceptive practices.
  3. Three-Year Ban: In addition to the hefty fine, Trump has been barred from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for three years.
  4. Appeal: Trump’s legal team has already indicated their intention to appeal the decision.

This landmark judgment is a victory for New York Attorney General Letitia James, who filed the lawsuit against Trump. The former president’s legal battles continue, and the repercussions of this ruling are likely to reverberate in both legal and political circles.


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