Éric René, interim commissioner of Quebec's anti-corruption police, at a news conference after he presented the organization's annual report in Quebec City, Oct. 16, 2024.Photo by Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press

Quebec anti-corruption unit says 90 per cent of convictions from fake COVID passports

The unit said 18 people were convicted in criminal cases and 265 individuals or companies were fined during the 12 months ending March 31, 2024

· National Post

QUEBEC — The last year was busy for Quebec’s anti-corruption unit, which released an annual report Wednesday showing a rising number of whistleblower reports and convictions.

“Practically all of our indicators are up,” Eric Rene, a lawyer who is interim head of the force, told a news conference in Quebec City.

The unit, known as UPAC, said 19 people were charged in criminal cases and 18 people were convicted during the 12 months ending March 31, 2024, while 265 individuals or companies were fined during that same period.

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