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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 interest, sole‑source contracts, and political connections tied to Mraiche and his associates. 

The investigation remains active, and no charges have been laid. Alberta Health Services and the provincial government have not yet commented on the latest developments.


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