US EditionCanada Bank Staffer Accused of Unauthorized Viewing of PM Carney’s Accounts
- A 23-year-old former employee of Canada's largest bank was charged with fraud on September 24, 2025, for unauthorized access to Prime Minister Mark Carney's personal accounts.
- The charges followed RBC raising alarms about suspicious conduct after the suspect allegedly accessed the prime minister's data without approval during this year's election campaign.
- RBC responded by immediately taking action and terminating the individual's employment while RCMP said the investigation shows no risk to national security or Carney's safety.
- RCMP spokesperson Erique Gasse said the suspect was also charged with unauthorized computer use and identity theft, and Carney said he placed all assets in a blind trust.
- This incident highlights concerns about data security in financial institutions and occurs amid opposition calls for Carney to disclose personal holdings during the election.
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Former RBC Employee Charged in Unauthorized Access of PM Carney’s Account
A former Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) employee has been charged in connection with an RCMP investigation into the unauthorized access of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s personal financial information. RBC’s computer systems were used for fraudulent and criminal activity while accessing multiple accounts including Carney’s, according to RCMP spokesperson Erique Gasse. Gasse said police opened an investigation after a complaint from RBC in early July.…
Former bank employee faces charges after allegedly accessing prime minister's data (Canada)
A former Royal Bank of Canada employee faces criminal charges after allegedly accessing the personal information of Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ibrahim El-Hakim, 23, of Ottawa, is charged with fraud over $5,000, unauthorized use of a computer, identity theft and trafficking in identity information. ...
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the former Royal Bank of Canada employee allegedly used computer services for criminal purposes.
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