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Former Canucks prospect charged in alleged massive fraud case

Prabhraj Rai skates on ice in a Canucks uniform — FILE - Prabhraj Rai participating in Canucks training camp in in 2008. (Rogers Sports & Media Image)

By Charlie Carey

Posted November 22, 2023 7:41 pm.

Last Updated November 23, 2023 10:39 pm.

The Surrey RCMP says a former Vancouver Canucks prospect and Surrey resident is facing charges after allegedly conducting “large-scale” real-estate fraud.

Mounties say they were tipped off to the alleged dealings after a victim came forward to police alleging they had lost “several millions of dollars” in real-estate investment opportunities.

Police say as part of their investigations, they determined that between October 2015 and July 2018, the Surrey man did commit financial frauds.

Prabhraj Rai speaks to reporters — FILE — Prabhraj Rai speaks to reporters in 2008. (Rogers Sports & Media Image)

Prabhraj Rai, 34, was arrested Tuesday, Mounties say, and charged with Fraud Over $5,000.

Rai has been released with conditions as he waits for his next court appearance.

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