Calgary women charged for embelizing veterans

Cindy Biggs has been charged by the CPS after embezzling $ 67,000 from an organization supporting Canadian veterans. She is being charged with one count of fraud over $5,000. 

Biggs worked for the Alberta chapter of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) between November 2022 and January 2024. During this time, Biggs worked as a volunteer secretary, having access to the chapter's funds

It is believed throughout 2022 and 2023, Biggs embezzled a total of $66,900, to Scotia Developments Inc., a business owned by her and her husband.

In January 2024, individuals from the organization’s headquarters located in Ottawa, attempted to process payments and money transfers using the Alberta chapter’s accounts. After many failed attempts, some members began to review the financial records of the Alberta chapter. 

In early 2024, the organization completed an internal audit about financial documents dating back to 2022. The audit revealed several concerning transactions. CPS was contacted to begin an investigation about the transactions.

She will appear in court on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.