neon hana, sean Tater nom ‘compe ‘orci tie ccrszoze (20705) Information to Obtain i rcensfeston "de Socuer de polce a Search Warrant 2001924 Dénonciation en vue d'obtenir un mandat de perquisition a amu Sanco coset some waar 7THis 8 THE FORMATION of Amy Lea Dorothy PAMBIANCO Peace Officer %° SRE SSS SS To oR SSeS RS of ‘The Canada Border Services Agency Edmonton do ta erpater scr tama sane oosers’————— ———bémonton, in the Province of Alberta, hereinafter called the Informant, taken betore me. province d'Alberta, cl-aorés appelé fe dénonciateur. portée devant mo ‘THE INFORMANT SAYS THAT LE DENONCIATEUR DECLARE QUE Things to be Searched for: |. The Following “Things” dated between November 11, 2015 and June 28, 2018, relating to the business operations of: c= ‘Triple Maple Leaf Canada (TML Canada Group) Corp. World Immigration Group (WIG) Corp. Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp. and or in the names of: Carlito Manansala BENITO also known as Carl Benito Charles Jefferson BENITO Namely; 2. Any document, record, leer, o fax (sent or received, including all enclosures) pertaining to immigration documentation for study permit and work permit extension applications between November 1, 2015 and present, for all clients of: ‘Triple Maple Leaf Canada (TML Canada Group) Corp. World Immigration Group (WIG) Corp. Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp. Carlito Manansala BENITO also known as Carl Benito Charles Jefferson BENITO More specifically: a) Client files and all retated supporting documentation between November 11, 2015 and present for all clients who applied for study permits and or work permit extensions: and ) All financial records between November 1, 2015 and present related to payments and or loans, 10 be made or received, including bank records, e-transfer records, bank drafts, financial logs and ledgers, cancelled cheques, cheque stubs, cheque registers, credit card statements, credit card records, calculation records, and hand written notes. 3. Any document. record, letter, or fax (Sent or received. including all enclosures) pertaining to employment records and employee files between September 16, 2016 and present for ‘Triple Maple Leaf Canada (TML Canada Group) Corp. World Immigration Group (WIG) Corp. Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp. Carlito Manansala BENITO also known as Carl Benito Charles Jefferson BENITO ‘More speci sally: 4) Employee files and supporting documentation; +) Any sent or received fax, correspondence and all enclosures, notebooks, address books, business documents, contracts, employee files, employee lists, employee schedules, employee time sheets, ‘employee hour logs, employee work logs, employee time cards, employee contaet information, job site logs, day timers, notes, telephone and cellular records, postal and courier documents and receipts, Page 134 040‘erszoz 200705) v2001924C and any related supporting documentation and/or attachments; ©) All financial records related to employee payments, to be made or received, including bank records, e-transfer records, bank drafts financial logs and ledgers, cancelled cheques, cheque stubs, cheque registers, credit card statements, credit eard records, written record of wages, payroll documents, calculation records, hand written notes and payroll ledgers. 4, ems described in paragraph 1, 2. and 3 in electronic format, as well as documents/records that ‘may be uniquely electronic including but not limited to: email (received, sent, deleted or in draft form); and records and content of past instant messaging or online chat conversations or other electronic communication, that are stored on or available (0 a computer system or other data storage device, 5. Any other device or software or manuals or data security key used or capable of being used to create, store, manipulate or reproduce the items in paragraphs 2 and 3. HEREINAFTER referred to as the said “Things”. ‘These “Things” will afford evidence that, Triple Maple Leaf Canada (TML Canada Group) Corp. And oF World immigration Group (WIG) Corp. And or Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp. And or Carlito Manansala BENITO also known as Carl Benito And or Charles Jefferson BENITO did, on or between November 11, 2015 and June 28, 2018, at or near the City of Edmonton in the Province of Alberta, knowingly counsel, induce, aid or abet or attempt to counsel, induce. aid or abet persons, to directly or indirectly misrepresent or withhold material facts relating o a relevant matter that induced or could induce an error in the administration of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, contrary to Section 126 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, thereby committing an offence pursuant (o section 128 of the same Act; did, on or between September 16, 2016 and June 28, 2018, at or near the City of Edmonton in the Province of Alberta, employ a foreign national, in a capacity in which the foreign national is not authorized under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to be employed, and thereby did commit an offence contrary to Paragraph 124(1)(c) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, thereby committing an offence pursuant (o section 125 of the same Act; and that he has reasonable grounds for believing thatthe things, or some part of them are in the @t quil a des motifs raisonnables de croire que lesdiies chases ou una partie ‘entra elles s@ rouvent dans 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton, Alberta ‘sess compl of placer’ de abaten cones rama a fepporinnt ema ae wos Gea oar ponies Ge pire ‘urn emplcemen! a! of Carlito BENITO and Charles BENITO. of Edmonton. fa ol ecopanl rise be aa 7 For oo Tah ae ‘nom de occupant des eur pagar ex cons in the Province of Alberta, hereinafter called "the location”, province «Alberta, c/-aprés appelé emplacement” Page 231 ONALBERTA ‘grounds of bell Ensure here ‘Sanchar int ‘hese grounds ae ewe the OFFENCE he TTeMs soup and ‘he LOCATION be soached ‘Aputeries motte ‘aonnabies Sassueruily a Ln appor eden ‘ana cos movie Tinea rion ies ‘annus ‘ers202¢ 20075) Fie Wa dssor ae posce v2001924C ‘TABLE OF CONTENTS A) Introduction 'B) Investigative Sources C) Legislation D) Overview E) Background to the Investigation F) Grounds to Believe an Offence Against This Act Has Been Committed G) Grounds to Believe the Things to be Seized will Afford Evidence of the Offence H) Grounds to Believe the Things Sought are Presently at the Place to be Searched 6 1) Conetusions ‘A. INTRODUCTION |. J, Amy Pambianco, am an Acting Investigator with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) within the Enforcement and Intelligence Operations Division (EIOD) in Edmonton, Alberta. Pursuant to subsection 138(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), | have the authority and powers of a Peace Officer, including those set out in section 487 to 492.2 of the Ctiminal Code —to enforce the IRPA. 2. L have been employed with CBSA since August 4, 2008, in a variety of positions. I have been assigned to the Criminal Investigations section since July 17, 2017. Since becoming a peace officer with CBSA, I have successfully completed various levels of general and specialized training Provided to all CBSA Border Services Officers. In addition, I have completed a specialized Investigator training course. 3. 1am responsible for the investigation and case management of offences pursuant to the Customs ‘Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). I am the officer in charge of the investigation giving rise to this warrant, 1 have a thorough understanding of all the facts detailed in this Information and I believe them to be true. 4. 1am seeking a warrant to search the office of Triple Maple Leaf Canada (TML Canada Group) Corp and or World Immigration Group (WIG) Corp. and or Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp, located at conference room TC3 in the Ramada Hotel Edmonton South at $359 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6H4J9, pursuant to Section 487 of the Criminal Code. 5.1 have reasonable grounds to believe that the “Things” will aford evidence that Carlito BENITO (BENITO) of Triple Maple Leaf Canada (TML Canada Group) Corp (Triple Maple Leaf Canada) and or World Immigration Group (WIG) Corp (World Immigration Group) and or Charles BENITO ‘of Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp (Helping Migrants) did, knowingly counsel, induce, aid or abet or attempt to counsel, induce, aid or abet persons, 10 directly or indirectly misrepresent oF ‘withhold material facts relating to a relevant matter that induced or could induce an error in the administration of the IRPA, contrary to Section 126 of the IRPA, thereby committing an offence pursuant to section 128 of the same Act, 6. | have reasonable grounds to believe that the “Things” will afford evidence that Charles BENITO and or Helping Migrants did employ a foreign national, in a capacity in which the foreign national is ‘ot authorized under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to be employed, and thereby did ‘commit an offence contrary to Paragraph 124(1)(c) ofthe Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. B. INVESTIGATIVE SOURCES 7. Ihave developed personal knowledge of the facts hereinafter deposed to, except where they are stated to be based on information and belief. 8. Other peace officers and government employees: Where | am relying on information provided verbally by other officers or employees, or by review of their notes and reports Iwill identify that, In ‘my experience, | have found these sources of information to be reliable. 9. Computer systems and corporate records: Much of the information | am relying on in this {Information has been provided by records held by CBSA and Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Alberta for the purposes of administering their respecti ‘mandates. Based on my experience, | believe these sources of information to be reliable. Page 30t3t #0‘ots202« 200705) enter a Poles Fle a |} itentRenon 1" de dossier potce v2001924C C. LEGISLATION 10. The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) state that: a. S. 124 (1) Contravention of Act ~ Every person commits an office who ¢. Employs a foreign national in a capacity in which the foreign national is not authorized under this Act to be employed. b. S. 126 Counselling misrepresentation ~ Every person who knowingly counsels, induces, abets or attemps to counsel, induce, aid or abet any person to directly or indirectly misrepresent or Withhold material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act is guilty of an offence. ©. S. 127 Misrepresentation — No person shall knowingly 3. Directly or indirectly misrepresent or withhold material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act b. Communicate, direetly or indirectly, by any means, false or misleading information or declarations with intent to induce or deter immigration to Canada: or 4. S. 128 Penalties — A person who contravenes a provision of section 126 or 127 is guilly of an offence and liable 2. On conviction on indictment, to a fine of not more than $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term of ‘not more than five years, or to both; or b. On summary conviction, to a fine of not more than $50,000 or (o imprisonment for a term of not ‘more than two years, or to both. 11. The immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) state that 2. $.215 (1) A foreign national may apply fora study permit after entering Canada if they (a) hold a study permit; (©) apply within the period beginning 90 days before the expiry oftheir authorization to engage in studies in Canada under subsection 30(2) ofthe Act, or paragraph 188(1)(a) of these Regulations, and ending 90 days after that expiry; (©) hold a work permit; (4) are subject to an unenforceable removal order: (€) hold a temporary resident permit issued under subsection 24(1) of the Act that is valid for at least six months: (O are a temporary resident who {is studying at the preschool, primary or secondary level, i) isa visting or exchange student who is studying ata designated learning institution, oF {Gli) has completed a course or program of study that is a prerequisite to their enrolling at a designated learning institution; or (g) are in a situation described in section 207. ». S. 220 Financial Resources - An officer shall not issue a study permit to a foreign national, other than one described in paragraph 215(1)(d) of (e), unless they have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, 10 pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that they intend to pursue; {i, maintain themself and any family members who are accompanying them during their proposed period of study; and pay the costs of transporting themself and the family members referred to in paragraph (b) to and from Canada, Canada is subject to the following conditions: ©.S. 220.1 (1) The holder ofa study permit tution and remain enrolled at a designated learning, (a) they shall enroll ata designated learning institution until they complete their studies; and (b) they shall actively pursue their course or program of study. Evidence of compliance with conditions 8.220.1(4) The holder of a study permit must provide evidence to an officer of their compliance with the conditions set out in subsection (1) if (a) the officer requests the evidence because the officer has reason to believe that the permit holder is ‘not complying o has not complied with one oF more of the conditions; or (b) the officer requests the evidence as part of a random assessment of the overall level of compliance with those conditions by permit holders who are or were subject to them, Mh WhALBERTA ‘or52024 2007705) arte Polen Faw a Wr edanttcaan 1" dosir de potce v2001924C D. OVERVIEW 12. In January 2018, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRC) identified a possible fraud trend in the issuance of study permits to foreign nationals in need of status and who failed to ‘meet Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) subsection 220.1, by applying to, but ‘ot attending school. In the process of their regulatory functions IRCC found that a number of these foreign nationals were counselled by their Immigration Consultant to apply for a study permit for the sole purpose of remaining in Canada, without intentions of attending school. Some foreign nationals who were unable to meet the financial requirements for obtaining a study permit under section 220 of IRPR were, offered a short term loain for a large sum of money from BENITO of Triple Maple Leal’ ‘Canada and or World Immigration Group, In order to prove they met the financial requirement of section 220 of IRPR, a bank statement providing an account balance was submitted to [RCC demonstrating that they could pay the tition fees and support themselves for the proposed period of stay. To obtain an account statement from the TD bank, they were instructed by BENITO to open a TD account, driven to a TD Bank by BENITO’s secretary. and a large stum of money was transferred into their account at which point they acquired an account statement from the bank as proof of funds, ‘They would then proceed to another TD Bank branch and the secretary would assist in transferring the money into another foreign nationals account for their statement, oF back to the source. Due to the volume of cases identified by the IRCC, BENITO being the common consultant associated to the applications, and the transfer of money into and out of foreign nationals’ accounts, the case was referred to the CBSA Criminal Investigations Division. 13. To date five foreign nationals have been interviewed in relation to the misrepresentation on their study permit applications and a further 79 foreign nationals have been identified as obtaining study permits for the Academy of Learning or Makami College through BENITO and his companies but did not attend school. Three of the five interviewed stated that BENITO arranged for money to be transferred into their bank account for a very short period of time and have provided a copy of their ‘TD bank account deposit history showing a $17,000 transfer into and out of their accounts to comply with the study permit application requirements, 14. Through this investigation into counselling misrepresentation, | have also learned that Charles BENITO, son of BENITO, operates Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corporation out of the same location as BENITO, in the Ramada Edmonton South at $359 Calgary Trail, Edmonton, Alberta. This was discovered through a FINTRAC report and through the interview of an arrested person who was found to be working at that location. CBSA Inland Enforcement reported this person for working at Helping Migrants without authorization, 15. There is a definite overlap between BENITO and Charles BENITO’s companies, Triple Maple Leaf, World Immigration and Helping Migrants. All three companies have used helpingmigrant@gmail.com as a main point of contact for their clients and IRCC. All three companies operate out of the same location, conference room T3C located in the Ramada Edmonton South, 5359 Calgary Trail, Edmonton, Both BENITO and Charles BENITO use their home address, 7360 Singer Way NW Edmonton as the mailing address for IRC. Finally, the records address for ‘Triple Maple Leaf and Helping Migrants is 7360 Singer Way NW Edmonton 16. Through this investigation | have also learned that BENITO is counselling misrepresentation on applications for work permit extensions. He is counselling foreign nationals to make applications ‘which he knows will be refused, as they are incomplete. This is being used as a mechanism to buy ‘more time in Canada allowing the applicant to benefit from implied status until the application is decided upon. They are making an application which is not truthful, as they have no intention of Working at that location, nor do they have the requirements to do so. Investigator Note: Implied status gives an applicant whose work permit has expired, the ability to remain in Canada and continue to work provided a work permit extension has been submitted to IRC. The implied status begins when the work permit extension application is received and ends when a decision is made by IRC on the work permit application. This typically taking three to four months to process. 17. This investigation is ongoing and | am seeking a warrant to obtain evidence of IRPA offences ‘commitied by BENITO, Charles BENITO, Triple Maple Leaf Canada (TML) Canada Group Corp, World immigration Group (WIG) Corp and Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp. Pageof31 BADALBERTA ‘crsz0ze oars) ere Ne, Paica Fe Wo a eaenscsbon =A ds desir de pte v2001924C §. BACKGROUND TO THE INVESTIGATION 18. 1 was assigned as the lead Investigator for this file on March 26, 2018 by the Acting Manager of Criminal Investigations and Hearings, Kristine CONROY. | was presented with Investigator James WHITTAKER's (Investigator WHITTAKER) notes, and an email from IRC Officer Leona MARTIN (Officer MARTIN). All the information he provided me was obtained from Officer MARTIN through her regulatory investigation, 1 was tasked to review the information and conduct a preliminary investigation into the allegations. 19. fier reviewing an email chain between Officer MARTIN and Investigator WHITTAKER between February 12, 2018 and February 20, 2018, | learned the following: a) IRCC’s regulatory investigation was initiate unit March 2017 by the IRCC progeam integrity fraud +) While processing study permit applications officers noticed a trend related to study permits for smatl designated learning institutions; ©) Details of the trend are as follows i. A large quantity of study permit applications were received at the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Vegreville for atendance in the Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy Program at Makami College in Edmonto: Makami College is a private designated learning institution. The program runs for two years and results in a diploma. Tuition fees are $12,450 for the first year and $14,450 for the second year, Applicants initially came to Canada as low-skilled temporary foreign workers. Once they reached a Limit in obtaining a work permit extension (Four year limit), they would apply for a study permit at ‘a small designated learning institution; iv. No deposit is required, to hold a position in the program and there is no cost for a Letter of Acceptance; ¥, Many applicants had submitted both a study permit application and a work permit extension ion pri of their existing permit. This would enable them to remain in implied staus fora longer period of tim: Vi. Most applicants who received a study permit for these institutions have not, or are not, attending as required by subsections 220.1(1)(a) and (b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR); vii. Several applicants were reported by the IRC for non-compliance with subsection 220.1 of IRPR; Vili. A large number of these applicants used BENITO as their immigration consultant; ix, Several applicants have identified that BENITO counselled them to apply for study permits and ‘work permits in order to extend their status and continue working: and ‘x Several applicants have stated they were provided loans from BENITO to satisfy the study permit application requirement for proof of funds. In these cases the funds were deposited in their bank accouni and withdrawn in the same day. 20. Afier reviewing the notes made by Investigator WHITTAKER, I learned the following: a. According to the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) BENITO is a registered Consultant associated to Consultant Identification number R508779; b. Corporate Registry System (CORES) check confirms BENITO to be the sole director for the following corporations: i, Triple Maple Leaf Canada (TML Canada Group) Corp: a. Active from February 15, 2013 to present; and b, Records address of 7360 Singer Way, Edmonton Alberta, T6R3R9. World Immigration Group (WIG) Corp: . Active from July 11, 2017 fo present; and Page st31 awdorsz0ce 200705) v2001924C b. Records address of $359 Calgary Trail, Edmonton Alberta, T6H4J9 (Ramada Hotel). €. Home address is 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton Alberta T6R3R9. 21, Between March 26, 2018 and March 28th, 2018, | viewed BENITO's website, htip:/! hhelpingmigrants.net/ and found photos with names of foreign nationals who successfully obtained study permits, and in Some cases, their spouses who successfully obtained open work permits as a result. For each person, a photo with the foreign national and BENITO, or in one case. Charles BENITO, was taken and is now used on the website as advertising for new clients. From this website and using the Global Case Management System (GCMS an immigration database owned and operated by IRC, which CBSA also uses and has access to), | created alist of nine foreign nationals who successfully obtained study permits for either Makami College or the Academy of Learning, 22, On March 26, 2018, | queried Ms. LIBELO, a name I had obtained from BENITO’s websit GCMS and learned the following: 2, Her authorized consultant was BENITO of Triple Maple Leaf Canada, 7360 Singer Way NW Edmonton, 780-298-4308, carlbenito2012@gmail.com; '. She made an application for a study permit on June 21, 2016 to study at the Academy of Learning; ¢. Included in the application was TD Bank Account statement belonging to Ms. LIBELO showing proof of funds dated April 21, 2016 with a balance of $17,200; 4. On July 23, 2016, Ms, LIBELO was issued a study permit, Based on Ms. LIBELO’s successful study permit application, her husband was issued an open work permit. Investigator Note: When a study permit is issued to a foreign national with a spouise who is accompanying them, the spouse is entitled to apply for an open work permit. 23, Between March 29, 2018 and May 17, 2018, | used an excel spreadsheet provided by Investigator WHITTAKER to find names of foreign nationals who applied for study permits using BENITO as their consultant. This spreadsheet was exported from GCMS by Investigator WHITTAKER and was the result of query of the email address: helpingmigrants@gmail.com, which he received from Officer MARTIN. This email address was associated to BENITO. It contained names ofall foreign nationals who used that email as a contact email address for their applications. Using this information | pulled a sample of names of foreign nationals who applied for study permits and whose ‘main contact email address was helpingmigrants@gmail.com. As mentioned previously this email ‘address is associated to Triple Maple Leaf, World Immigration and Helping Migrants. This list included 18 foreign nationals. 24. On April 5, 2018, | ran a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) query for BENITO. The check was non resultant for criminality in Canada and the USA, Results from the Registered Owner query produced the fotlo 4. Carlito Manansala BENITO date of birth, February 21, 1954, is associated to Driver's Licence ‘number 122909377; , Address of 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton AB T6R3R9: . Phone number 780-246-7193; and 4d. Registered owner of a 2008 Mercedes Benz, plate LYMI88. 25. On April 9, 2018 I received an email from Officer MARTIN which contained an excel spreadsheet with a list of 23 foreign nationals she identified in relation to IRCC’s investigation on ‘study permit applications. This list included foreign nationals who applied for study permits using BENITO and or Charles BENITO as their consultant. Of the 23 names, she identified eight, through her regulatory investigation whom obtained valid study permits but are in violation of subsection 220.1 of IRPR, as they failed to attend school, For all applications made by BENITO and or Charles BENITO the foreign nationals showed proof of funds to be between $17,000 and $20,000. Most ‘were workers whose permits expired and were applying for restoration through a study permit, and ‘most were applying (o attend a program of study that had no relation to the line of work or purpose of stay in Canada. Some of these applications were refused, as IRC did not believe these persons to be ‘genuine students and were not satistied that they would leave at the end of their authorized stay. Page 7et3 4. x)‘orsz024 200708) inure ~ Poles Fs Wo. |W tidenttcaon 1" ar eoever de polce v2001924C Investigator Note: Restoration of temporary resident status applies when a visitor, student or worker hhas lost their status but makes an application to reinstate or restore their status within 90 days of it expiring. 26. On April 11, 2018 I called Arie! BAUTISTA, whose name was included in the list provided by Officer MARTIN, listed as one of the foreign nationals in violation of subsection 220.1 of IRPR, He agreed to come into the CBSA office on April 12, 2018 for an interview. 27. On April 12, 2018 1 queried Ariel BAUTISTA in GCMS and learned the following: a. His authorized consultant was BENITO of Triple Maple Leaf‘ Canada; b. He arrived in Canada and obtained a work permit on September 29, 2008; «. He had a work permit with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to work as a Journeyman from September 9, 2014 to September 8, 2016; 4, He made an application for a study permit on August 30, 2016 to study at the Academy of Learning, shortly before the expiry of his work permit; ¢. In his application to IRC he submitted proof of funds in the amount of $22,800; £. Based on this application and supporting documents, study permit number F311200408 was issued Mr. BAUTISTA on October I, 2016; g. He made an application for a work permit on September 9, 2016 (prior to receiving a response for his study permit application), however it was refused as he did not have a valid LMIA; Investigator Note: A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada requires before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job and that no Canadian worker is available to do the job. 1h, He made an application for another study permit, on January 27, 2018, close to the expiry of his previous study permit application, however this application was refused. as the IRCC Officer did not believe it was a genuine application; and i. His consultant for this study permit application was Charles BENITO of World Immigration Group at 7360 Singer Way. NW Edmonton AB, and helpingmigrants@gmail.com. 28. On April 13, 2018, Investigator WHITTAKER and I went to Mr. BAUTISTA’ residence as he did not appear for his interview the previous day. He informed us that he spoke with BENITO's office and they told him it was not necessary for him to attend the CBSA office and that they would take care of it. Afler speaking with him, he agreed to attend the CBSA office later that day. At 1300hrs Mr. BAUTISTA and his wife came into the CBSA Office for an in person, video and audio recorded interview. From this interview I learned the following: a. He first met with BENITO in July or August of 2016. as he wanted to apply for Permanent Residency and his status was nearing ex; b. He met BENITO at his office in the Ramada Hotel in Edmonton, where BENITO had numerous staff working, including his son; ¢. BENITO gave him the following options to maintain his status in Canada: Humanitarian and Compassionate Permanent Resident application; Have his common law apply to sponsor him for permanent residency; and ‘Study permit application, 4d. On BENITO'S advice he decided to submit an application for permanent residency under ‘humanitarian and compassionate grounds, He needed to maintain status in Canada while he waited for the application to be processed. To remain in status he was advised to apply for a study perm: ¢. He had the money for proof of funds for the study permit application but it was in RRSP's. Pogo $0131 1%ALBERTA, ‘orsz02« res) aaioc io -Paiea Fe No 1 eienstcoton-W" aa Gosier de ple v2001924C BENITO told him to remove it from his RRSP and transfer it to his regular bank account to show it as being accessible; f. He was issued a study permit for the Academy of Learning, he had the funds to attend school, however did not attend school. Instead he found employment as a cleaner, as he needed to save ‘money to send back home to his kids and his mother. He also needed money to pay for his Humanitarian and Compassionate application fee and BENITO'S professional fees (still owes BENITO $7000); 8, When his study permit was nearing expiry hte went to BENITO again and another study permit application was submitted, but this time for Makami College, this application was refused by IRCC, as they did not believe he was a genuine student. 29. On April 16, 2018, CBSA Inland Enforcement Officer Mike FRASER informed me that he had a subject in custody who appeared to be working without authorization for Helping Migrants, immigration consulting company owned by Charles BENITO. The subject in custody was Maryann OCAY, a Filipino foreign national. OCAY was arrested by Edmonton Police Service for an ‘outstanding immigration Warrant. When FRASER interviewed OCAY at CBSA and searched her belongings he found the following items in her possession: 2. Paystubs for employment at Helping Migrants dated February 28, 2018 and March 13, 2018 with ‘an address of 7360 Singer Way NW. Edmonton AB T6R3R9; and », Letter confirming her employment at Helping Migrants from September 16, 2016 to present, written and signed by Charles BENITO with contact information, helpingmigrants@gmail.com and 780-340-4308, 30. Officer FRASER reported OCAY in the regulatory stream, under subsection 41(a) and 30(1) of IRPA for failing to comply with the Act, specifically working without authorization for Helping Migrants at 7360 Singer Way NW. Edmonton AB T6RIR9. Investigator Note: A foreign national may not work on Canada unless they are authorized to do so under IRPA. A foreign national found to be working without authorization may be reported under the regulatory stream for Non-Compliance with the IRPA. 31. I queried Maryann OCAY in GCMS and learned the following 1 Her authorized consultant was BENITO of Triple Maple Leaf Canada; She entered Canada on December 9, 2009 and was issued a work permit valid until December 8, 2010; . She applied for a study permit on October 17, 2016 with proof of funds listed as $36,000, however it was refused on November 11, 2016; 4. Prior to refusal of the study permit, she was refused three work permit applications and an Humanitarian and Compassionate application; and €. She had been without status in Canada since May 20, 2015. 32. Afier Officer FRASER was finished with his regulatory process, Investigator WHITTAKER and | conducted a video and audio recorded interview of OCAY. During this interview OCAY stated the following: a. She made the paystubs and letter of employment herself. as she is volunteering at the Immigration Consulting office at the Ramada Hotel, office of BENITO and Charles BENITO. but she was never paid: b, She confirmed that BENITO and Charles BENITO both work at the Ramada Hotel, she BENITO goes by Carl and his son goes by Charles; ¢. She ereated the paystubs and letter of employment so she could obtain a car loan: d. She used BENITO as her consultant to apply for a study permit in December of 2016 to restore her ‘talus, in order (0 do this she borrowed money from her cousin; Praeger Ah id)‘orsz024 200705) ident ne, —Potea Fie no Pr ddenticaton 1" de doer de potce v2001924C ¢. For the study permit application she had to show the Canadian Government that she had $36,000; f. This study permit was refused by IRC: & Her address on her driver's licence is listed as 7354 Singer Way NW, Edmonton T6R 3R9; h, This address is owned by the BENITO"s and there are four Filipino’s staying there: i. When she volunteers she answer's phones, there are approximately five or six people plus his son working there; j. There are no other volunteers, the other workers are Permanent Residents and; k. She used BENITO as her consultant for her current Humanitarian and Compassionate application which is still pending, 33. On April 17, 2018, I spoke with Ms. LIBELO over the phone and arranged for an interview with her on April 27, 2018. I requested that she send an email with all documents relating to her study permit and proof of funds, along with any transaction slips or bank records she may have, prior to the imerview so I could review them. 34. On April 18, 2018, Investigator WHITTAKER and | attempted to do a garbage pull at BENITO's residence, 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton, AB and 7354 Singer Way NW, Edmonton, AB. We ‘were unable to pull the garbage as it was not out on the curb, however we observed who was later confirmed to be BENITO’s son, Charles BENITO, leave 7360 Singer Way, walk two houses down to 7354 Singer Way, open the garage, and leave in a black Volkswagen Passat, plate number BXV3373. ‘On our way back to the office we drove by the Ramada Hotel where BENITO's business is located, {In the parking lot in front of the Ramada Hotel business centre entrance we recorded the following, plate numbers: a. BXV3373 AB; b. STAR99 AB; and c. BNWI659 AB, 35. Afler returning to the office | queried the plate numbers through CPIC. They came back as being registered to the following people: a. STARS9 AB — 2017 Black Convertible Mercedes Benz ~ Estrella BENITO, born February 10, 1955. 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton AB: b. BNW1659 AB 2011 Black Nissan Murano ~ Claire Bangalisan MAGLAQUE, born June 24, 1979 and; ¢, BXV3373 AB — VW Jetta ~ Estrella BENITO, born February 10, 1955. 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton AB. 36. then queried Claire MAGLAQUE through GCMS and learned the following: a, Her mailing address is listed as 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton; b. She currently holds the status of a visitor, however her visitor record expires on April 30, 2018; and ¢. The consultant for that application was Carlito BENITO. 37. On April 19, 2018 I ran a CPIC query for Charles BENITO and learned the following: a, Charles Jefferson BENITO date of birth, June 9, 1994, is associated to Driver's Licence number 159073840; . Address of 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton AB TOR3R9; and Poge 10131 ah 10ALBERTA, ‘ersz024 00778) ene ie ~Polea Fe No. i edenticnton 1" ds dosir de paleo v2001924C cc. Phone number 80-863-8959. 38. On April 19, 2018 | queried Jayson TAUYA, in GCMS, a name | obtained from Officer MARTIN’s referral. From this query I learned the following: 4. His authorized Consultant was BENITO of Triple Maple Leaf Canada; b, He made an application for a study permit on February 9, 2016 to study al the Academy of Learning; €. TD Bank Account statement for the account belonging to Mr. TAUYA was submitted showing proof of funds dated January 28, 2016 with a balance of $17.195; 4d. Based on this application and supporting documents, study permit number F311041210 was issued Mr. TAUYA on February 17, 2016. 39. On the same day, April 19, 2018, | spoke with Mr, TAUYA on the phone he confirmed he would attend the CBSA Office on April 23, 2018 for an interview. I requested that he email all the documents pertaining to his study permit in advance including any bank information relating to the transaction of money between him and BENITO. That same day Mr. TAUYA emailed me the following documents: a. Client Assessment form for Triple Maple Leaf Canada completed by Mr. BENITO listing all application options available to Mr. TAUYA, dated January 21, 2016: BA i consultation agreement dated January 21, 2016, signed by BENITO and Mr. TAUYA; ©. Copy of receipt for $150 for payment made to BENITO on January 21, 2016 for the Initial Consultation; d. TD Bank account statement dated January 28, 2016, in Mr. TAUYA's name showing a balance of $17,071.45, and total assets of $17,195.70; ¢. TD Deposit Account History Financial Enquiry for Mr. TAUYA pertaining to transactions between December 1, 2015 and December 22, 2017. Included in this document were two transactions made on January 28, 2016, one transfer of $17,000 into Mr. TAUYA’s bank account ‘made from branch number 8194 and one transfer of $17,000 out of Mr. TAUYA"s bank account made at branch number 02: £. An official receipt dated March 10, 2016, from BENITO at Triple Maple Leaf Canada for an consultation assessment and study permit application, totalling $1,650 and noting the dates of payment for each service. 8, Client Record of Visit for Triple Maple Leaf Canada, 7360 Singer Way NW Edmonton, AB at 780-298-4308 helpingmigrants@gmail.com, dated January 28, 2018 for the payment for study permit application assistance; |. Copy of receipt for $750 payment made to BENITO on January 28, 2016 for an assistance fee for Mr. TAUYA’s study per 40. On April 23, 2018, Investigator WHITTAKER and |, interviewed Mr. TAUYA. In this interview Mr. TAUYA stated the following: a. In January 2016 he met BENITO in the Chinook Mal was eight months away from work permit expiry; Calgary, Alberta, At this time his status ». He set up an appointment to meet BENITO at BENITO’s home office in Edmonton; ¢. BENITO's home was being used for the immigration business. When Mr. TAUYA arrived there were other clients waiting to see BENITO. Mr. TAUYA was instructed to go down slairs where a secretary behind a desk signed him in and took his information, He was then instructed to wait untit BENITO was free and when called to go upstairs to a room BENITO had his office in. in BENITO's office there was a computer, filing cabinets and lots of papers, you could also see out of the office, into another waiting room; AmeerALBERTA cers2oa« acorns) 1v2001924C 4, BENITO gave him the following options to maintain his status in Canada: i. Marry a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident; Humanitarian and Compassionate Permanent Resident application; and iii, Study permit application. «. During the consultation these options were written on a Triple Maple Leaf Canada client assessment form dated January 21, 2016, BENITO walked Mr. TAUYA through all application options available, Mr. TAUYA said BENITO went through the above options on the assessment form writing in the costs and time frames of the applications. Included in this list was a study permit application, and a hand written note below with the following information regarding the study permit applicati study permit ($150+10) “LOA”. $17K ($250 CASH) $250+10 $1,500; Mr. TAUYA said the hand written notes on the document referred to the following: i, Study permit with $150 written underneath, is the cost associated to the permit; ji, “LOA” stands for Letter of Acceptance; iii. $17K with $250 cash writen below, $17K was the amount BENITO would loan him and the ‘$250 was the fee associated to the short loan; and iv. $1500 is what BENITO charges for processing the permit. &. BENITO told Mr. TAUYA the study permit application was his best option, however he would heed to show he had $17,000 in his bank account to meet the IRC requirements; hh, He told BENITO he did not have the money, BENITO told him that was no problem, they would help him; i. There was a lending fee of $250.00 to be paid in cash for the borrowing of $17,000; j. In referencing the TD Bank Deposit Account history in Mr. TAUYA’s name, showing the transfer ‘of $17,000 into his account on January 28, 2016 and then the transfer of the $17,000 out of the account on the same day, he stated the following: i. BENITO’s secretary, who he knows as, Gigi MAGTALAS drove him and an unknown Filipino also in need ofa study permit, to two TD bank branches; fi, Ms. MAGTALAS had $17,000 cash; iii, Ms, MAGTALAS deposited the $17,000 cash into the unknown Filipino’s bank account; iv, The unknown Filipino then transferred $17,000 into Mr. TAUYA’s bank account; v. Mt. TAUYA received a statement from TD Bank showing his account balance, date stamped January 28, 2016; and vi, Ms. MAGTALAS assisted Mr. TAUYA in transferring the money out of his account into another account on the same day. k. He could not afford the tuition to go to school, and support his family in the Philippines, therefore ‘was unable to attend school. He was told by BENITO that he did not have to go to school, and he ‘could work 20 hours a week 2s per the conditions on a study permit, until he obtained an LMIA for a new job; |. He applied for and received a study permit for the Academy of Learning along with a work permit, however never attended school; and m, Mr. TAUYA said BENITO was his consultant whom he trusted so he followed his instructions. 41, On April 23, 2018, I received an email from Officer MARTIN with an updated list of foreign Page 120194 @& Aecorsz02s 20105) darter Poiea Fe Wo, I aidentcaton “ds dose de potce v2001924C nationals she identified in relation to IRCC’s investigation on study permit applications, In addition to the 23 names she previously provided me, she added an additional three foreign nationals who used BENITO to apply for study permits and did not attend school 42. On April 27, 2018, Investigator WHITTAKER and |, interviewed Ms. LIBELO over the phone. Prior to the interview Ms. LIBELO emailed a package of documents to me containing 20 pages, ‘hich I will reference below. During this interview Ms. LIBELO stated the following: a. She first learned of BENITO on her facebook newsfeed, and contacted him in April 2016, as her and her husband’s status was due to expire in June 2016; b. Their first meeting with BENITO and Triple Maple Leaf Canada, was on April 21, 2016; ¢. Prior to this meeting BENITO sent her a text with the times and location, Ramada Edmonton South Hotel 5359 Calgary Trail, 780-246-7193 (phone number from his driver's licence query), and listed the following number in the text, 587-335-4308; 4. At this meeting they were given the following options by BENITO: i. Study Permit; Express entry; and. . Humanitarian and Compassionate Permanent resident application. €. BENITO (old them the easiest way to get status was through a study permit application, as the express entry you need to do a test and obtain a LMIA and the Humanitarian and Compassionate application requires being in Canada for a long period of time; F. They chose to make a study permit application because they were running out of status and this would provide Mr. LIBELO with an open work permit; &, They did not have the money to meet the financial requirements of the study permit applicat h. BENITO told them he could lend them the money for the application; i. BENITO asked them to speak to his secretary, who told them to open a TD Bank account; j. Ms. LIBELO and her husband opened a joint TD Bank account; k. After opening the account, they went back to Triple Maple Leaf Canada office at the Ramada Hotel and the secretary took them to another TD Bank; |. At this bank $17,000 was transferred into the LIBELO’s TD account, They then obtained a statement summary from the bank to demonstrate proof of funds to IRC in support of Ms. LIBELO’s study permit application; 'm. They then went to another TD Bank and transferred $17,000 back to the secretary; 1. Ms, LIBELO cannot remember the secretary's name; ©. All the transfers were done electronically and on the same day, April 21, 2016; P. The fee for the borrowing of $17,000 was $450 paid in cash, no receipt was provided. 1 was listed fon the sticky note attached to the retainer agreement, which she provided by email prior to the interview; 4, In August 2016, she obtained her study permit for the Academy of Learning: She ‘not attend school, as they did not have the funds to do so; 8. Ms, LIBELO stated BENITO was aware they did not have the money to attend school, however she acknowledged that they vequired the study permit in order to obtain an open work permit for her hhusband fo work fo support their family. At the timie the LIBELO'S were actively tying to start a familys and Page 130131 4% Mwccrsz0ze (200708), dane Na Poca Fa Wo, Iw aidentcston -¥ 8 dose de polce v2001924C {Included in the emailed documents received from Ms. LIBELO was photocopies of phone sereenshots showing e-transfers of various amounts sent from her bank to BENITO"s email at carlbenito2012@gmail.com, 43. On May 5, 2018, I received a report from The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). From this report | learned the following: a. On March 16, 2016, Charles BENITO deposited $10,000 cash into an account held by Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp. 44. On May 8, 2018, I conducted a CORES search of Helping Migrants Canadian Immigration Corp and learned the followir 4. The sole director is Charles Jefferson BENITO of 7360 Singer Way, NW Edmonton, AB T6R3R' b. Itis a named Alberta Corporation with a registration date of January 21, 2016; and. ¢. The registered office and Records address is 7360 Singer Way NW Edmonton, AB T6R3R9. 48. On May 9, 2018, | received an email from the GCMS information request I had submitted on March 29, 2018. The email contained information related to all applications submitted by BENITO and his companies. 46. On May 22, 2018, a Production Order for documents along with a sealing order was approved by Provincial Court Judge L.K. STEVENS and was submitied to TD Bank Group with a due date of June 22, 2018, The Production Order ordered the TD Bank Group to provide information for all the {transactions surrounding the transfer of $17,000 into and out of both TAUYA and LIBELO's bank accounts and information on what other accounts the $17,000 went into and the names of the account holders. 47. On May 23, 2018, | queried Maria CARSON in GCMS, a name | obtained from Officer MARTIN'S referral and the GCMS information request. From this query I learned the following: 8. Her authorized Consultant was BENITO of Triple Maple Leaf Canada of 7360 Singer Way NW. Edmonton, carlbenito2012@email.com; b. She made an application for a study permit on December 23, 2015 to study at the Academy of Learning; 6. Royal Bank Account statement for the account belonging to Ms. CARSON was submitted showing proof of funds dated November 18, 2015 with a balance of $18,096; 4. Based on this application and supporting documents, study permit number F31 1012638 was issued Ms. CARSON on January 24, 2016; ©. On November 30, 2015 her work permit expir £. On January 5, 2016, she submitted a work permit extension, which was refused by IRCC on April 15. 2016, as she did not submit a valid LMIA with her application, therefore submitted an incomplete ‘application; and &. From November 30, 2015 to April 15, 2016 (approximately 4 months) she benefited from implied status and was eligible to work, 48. On May 23, 2018, I queried Gleneth TOMAYAO in GCMS, a name I obtained from the GCMS information request. From this query | learned the following: 4. She made an application for a study permit on December 23, 2015 to study at the Academy of Learning; b. Her address associated to the application was 7360 Singer Way NW, Edmonton; . She applied to attend the Academy of Learning and provided proof of funds for $24,946; Page 140131erszezs (200705) ere Ne Potee Fea rr ezansseshan 1dr does de poles v2001924C 4. Her application was refused, as 90 days had passed since the expiry of her temporary resident status and she was no longer eligible for restoration: and ‘¢. She was sent a letier from IRCC on April 12, 2016 advising she no longer had status and must leave Canada. 49. On May 23, 2018, CBSA Investigator Jim WHITTAKER interviewed Maria CARSON. Ms, CARSON was identified as being a client of BENITO’S through the GCMS information request and information received from Officer MARTIN. Based on the video and audio recorded interview and Investigator WHITTAKER’S notes | learned the following: 2 Ms, CARSON had a work permit at Tim Horton’s which was about to expire on January 25, 2016, She looked for another employer to complete LMIA but was unsuccessful and became concerned she ‘would have to leave Canada once her work permit expired; b. Ms. CARSON, learned of Carlito BENITO and Triple Maple Leaf Canada through friends and was instructed by them to watch Mr. BENITO’S facebook videos on the services he provides for people in her predicament; ‘¢. On November 11, 2015, Ms. CARSON called Triple Maple Leaf Canada and was instructed to attend at 7360 Singer Way S.W, Edmonton which was Carlito BENITO's house and home office of ‘Triple Maple Leaf Canada; d. Ms. CARSON paid an initial consultation fee of $150 (o BENITO'S secretary, she then met with Carlito BENITO; ¢. BENITO completed a “Client Assessment” form with Ms. CARSON and went over several options for Ms. CARSON to extend her status in Canada and possibly obiain Permanent Residence. ‘The options were written and explained by BENITO and are as follows: i. Apply for a work permit extension without an LMIA which would result in a guaranteed refusal by IRCC. However, during the decision making process which usually takes four months Ms. CARSON ‘would have implied status and could work ($155 government fee and $450 consultant fees); Once the refusal letter comes from IRCC, Ms. CARSON could apply for restoration of status and either apply for a tourist visa or another work permit ($355 government fee and $450 consultant fees): or ili. Apply for a Study Permit, $1500. £. Ms. CARSON said BENITO told her that she would need to show she had $17,000 in her bank ‘account for the study permit application to be approved. BENITO explained to her that the proof of finds was a requirement for the application so the IRC would be satisfied she could support hersell™ while she was studying. Ms. CARSON said she had approximately $5000 saved and could ask her Uncle for a loan but said it would have taken too long. Ms. CARSON said BENITO told her that for ‘$250 he could arrange a loan for the $17,000 so that she could get a bank statement showing she had the funds for the application. Ms. CARSON said BENITO instructed her (o return the next week. Ms. CARSON then went with BENITO'S secretary “Gigi” to the bank and had the $17,000 deposited into her account. Ms. CARSON said she and Gigi had to attend several banks to withdraw the funds as they would only let her take $5000 out at a time. The funds were given back to Gigi. 8, Ms. CARSON had BENITO’S office submit an application for study permit to the Academy of Learning, a designated learning institution in Edmonton. The application was supported by Ms. CARSON'S bank statement showing she had in excess of $17,000 to support her while she attended school. The study permit application was successful and Ms. CARSON received a study permit. The study permit was issued January 24, 2016 h. Ms. CARSON never attended the Academy of Learaing, she did not have the funds to attend school. but as she had implied status she did find another employer to apply for a LMIA, She applied for and received a new work permit for new employer EDO Japan on October 12, 2016. CARSON hhas worked for EDO Japan since that date, i. According to GCMS records and Investigator WHITTAKER's notes, shortly after the study permit application, IRCC received a work permit extension for the same employer that Ms, CARSON had a work permit for and was soon to expire. The work permit extension did not have the required LMIA, Page 150131 ty wd‘orsz024 007m) Tenia na = Poe Fe |W aizensicstn 1" de Sosse de poco v2001924C ‘and was submitted to take advantage of implied status forthe four months it would take IRCC to process and refuse the application Investigators note - The “Client Assessment” form completed by BENITO provides direct evidence BENITO knowingly counselled Ms. CARSON to: ~ Submit an incomplete work permit extension application without the required documents knowing it would be refused by IRCC: and + Provide a $17,000 loan for a fee of $250 so Ms. CARSON could provide a bank statement showing she had the funds in her bank to live in Canada as a student. 50. On May 24, 2016, CBSA Investigator WHITTAKER interviewed Glenneth TOMA YOA. | identified Ms. TOMA YOA as being a client of BENITO through GCMS queries of BENITO's business email address. Based on the videotaped interview and Investigator WHITTAKER's notes | leamed the following: a. Ms, TOMAYOA found herself without a job after working as a food counter attendant for one year; b. Ms. TOMAYOA learned of BENITO through his business Facebook site and called Carlito BENITO to set up an appointment in his office; ¢. Ms. TOMAYOA attended the BENITO office which at the time was located at the Delta Hotel in south Edmonton. While there Ms. TOMAYOA met with BENITO who completed a Client ‘Assessment form and provided Ms. TOMA YOA with several options to extend her stay in Canada or obtain Permanent Residency. According to the Client Assessment form the options written by BENITO are as follows: i. Spousal sponsorship, BENITO wrote on the form for TOMAYOA to go to www.plentyoffish.com (0 find a suitable Canadian candidate to marry her. $550 application fee; ji, Obtain a supervisor LMIA and apply for Permanent Residency. $550 application fee; iil. Apply for a Study Permit takes 3-4 months for the process. $1500 application fee; 4. Ms, TOMAYOA chose to apply for a study permit and did have the funds in her bank to satisty the requirements of the application, However, according to notes in GCMS, mentioned above, Ms, ‘TOMAYOA's study permit was refused by IRCC, as her status was no longer restorable. Ms. TOMA YOA was asked if BENITO loaned her money for her study permit application. Ms. TOMAYOA stated that she had her own funding for her study permit application. Ms, TOMAYOA said she knew it was occurring and did admit that in Aprit of 2018 she picked a Filipino foreign national up at BENITO'S Ramada Hotel office. She drave him to the TD Bank and loaned hit $12,000 for the day so he could show he had the money in his account. The money was then transferred back to her. Ms, TOMA YOA received $500 eash for this loan, £. Ms. TOMAYOA stated that she knew many of the workers that BENITO used in his business at the Ramada Hotel, Ms. TOMAYOA said there were numerous Filipino nationals working in the office, many of whom she knew had no authorization to work anywhere in Canada. Ms. TOMA YOA said some of the people had no status to even be in Canada and were waiting for Humanitarian and ‘Compassionate applications to be decided upon with IRC. 51. On June 6, 2018, static surveillance of BENITO and Charles BENITO's businesses, Triple Maple Leaf Canada and World Immigration and Helping Migrants was conducted in the parking lot of 5359 Calgary Trail, Ramada Hotel Edmonton South. Investigators attended the location at 7:30 A.M prior to business hours and positioned so they could observe possible employees park and enter the business. Licence plates were communicated back to CBSA office where I completed the following CPIC queries on the license plates of individuals observed entering the business centre location prior 10 or shortly after business opening hours of 9:00 A.M. Based on the CPIC results| ran queries through GCMS and learned the following: a, DE LA CRUZ, Daisy, registered owner of plate BZN9425 |. Currently on a valid study permit for Makami College; and ii, Used BENITO as her consultant, Popo 1634 MB noALBERTA ‘crs2024 200706) va001924¢ b. AGUILA, Severino, registered owner of plate BYM1403, i. Currently without status; Has a Humanitarian and Compassionate Permanent Resident application approved just hours (une 6, 2018). Has been without status since September 20, 2017; ea iii, Applied for three study permits, using BENITO as his consultant, The first two showing proof of funds as over $30,000 for Makami College and the last one showing proof of funds as $17,000 for the Academy of Learning: and . Address in CPIC is 7354 Singer Way NW, Edmonton which is owned by Estrella BENITO. ¢. ELMAN, Ma Jesicca Manalo, registered owner of plate BTV5385, i. Currently without status in Canada; Has an outstanding exclusion order; and She is included on the list that was provided to me by Officer MARTIN, persons who used BENITO as their consultant and obtained a study permits, however are either confirmed or suspected of not attending school. Investigator note: An exclusion order is a type of removal order issued to those in violation of the IRPA which means the person cannot legally remain in Canada and must leave the country. 4d, UBALDO, Lorna Dela Pena, registered owner of plate BNJO844 i. 1s currently a Permanent Resident of Canada through a Humanitarian and Compassionate application; and ii, Had applied for a work permit which was refused on March 9, 2016, as there was no valid LMIA submitted, €. BENITO, Estrella, registered owner of plate BXV3373 i, Canadian citizen and ii, Spouse of Carlito BENITO. {Using the facebook Helping Migrants Canada website, Investigator WHITTAKER identified Charles BENITO as the driver of the vehicle bearing plate BXV3373, Charles parked, exited vehicle ‘and was seen to be carrying a banker box with what appeared to be full of documents into the imigration consulting office loacted in the Ramada Hotel business centre. &. At the time surveillance was discontinued at 11:00 A.M those individuals were still atthe location. 52. On June 7, 2018 static surveillance continued atthe same location. Licence plates were again ‘communicated back to the CBSA office where queries were completed. ‘The following foreign nationals were observed entering the business prior to or shorily after business opening hours: a. CONTRERAS, Joseph registered owner of plate BXFO678: i. Currently on a valid work permit until June 5, 2019 on valid for employment at a specific location in Faweett, Alberta, b, UBALDO, Loma : registered owner of plate BNJO844: i, Permanent Resident of Canada, ¢. ALLADO, Anthony registered owner of plate BWC8497: i. No Status in Canada; Page 17031 Waorsaozs 0070s) Titer Wa ~ Pen Fie Wa 1 ionstcston-1 as Cesir de police v2001924C ‘mailing and residential address is listed in GCMS as 7360 Singer Way, NW Edmonton, 4d. OCAY, Maryann, registered owner of plate BSW3679 i, No Status in Canada, she is currently in CBSA removal process and is mentioned above, as Investigator WHITTAKER and | interviewed her on April 16, 2018 when she was arrested by Inland inforcement for working without authorization for Charles BENITO; ¢. ELMAN, Ma Jesieca Manalo i, Currently without status in Canada; and ii, She was observed ai and entering the building the previous day of surveillance. 1. At the time surveillance was discontinued those individuals were still atthe location, On the same date at 2:00 P.M, Investigator WHITTAKER conducted a drive by at the Ramada Hotel location and noted that all vehicles identified in paragraph 48 were still parked in their original parking spots. 8. This surveillance operation supports the statements made to Investigators during the interview of Ms. TOMAYOA. During her interview she stated that BENITO typically employs a number foreign nationals who are without status, some of which are waiting for pending humanitarian and ‘compassionate applications. Investigator Note: A foreign national is unauthorized to work in Canada if they do not have valid ‘work permit. Ia foreign national has a work permit with an LMIA. it will specify a work location and authorized to work, They can not work in a location or in a position other than specified on their permit. 53. On June 8, 2018, drive by of BENITO and Charles BENITO’s businesses, Triple Maple Leaf, World Immigration and Helping Migrants Immigration located at 5359 Calgary Trail T6H49 Ramada Edmonton South was conducted. Vehicles belonging to the following subjects, identified in previous surveillance, were in the parking lot at 1040hrs on June 8, 2018: a, OCAY, Maryann; b. ELMAN, Ma Jesicca Manalo; ¢. UBALDO, Loma; and . DE LA CRUZ, Daisy, 54. On June 11, 2018, | spoke with Audrey BRATTBERG, the Owner and Administrator forthe Academy of Learning. | introduced myself and explained | was looking for confirmation of student attendance for foreign nationals whom received a Letter of Acceptance from her institution, Ms. BRATTBERG said she would provide that information once | sent an email withthe student names ‘nd dates of birth. { sent an email to her with the names of foreign nationals who had received acceptance leiters to the Academy of Learning. 55. On that same day I also spoke with Shannon SNIDER. the Director of the Student Advisory Services Department for Makami College. Ms. SNIDER advised me that she will provide us the information we require and may also send additional names from her audit. An email was sent to her with the names of foreign nationals who had received acceptance letters to Makami College. Ms. SNIDER said she would follow up with an email confirming attendance for those students. 56. On June 12, 2018, Investigator Whittaker received a call from Ariel BAUTISTA. Mr. BAUTISTA had been asked to call Whittaker for a follow up interview. Based on WHITTAKER’S notes | learned the following: a. Mr. BAUTISTA said that he was told by Carlito BENITO that he needed to submit a work permit extension so that he could remain working past the expiration of his current work permit; b, Mr. BAUTISTA said his employer was not willing to extend his work contract and never did apply fora new LMIA for him so he could continue working; ¢. Mr. BAUTISTA said BENITO told him that he would submit a work permit extension without the required LMIA so that he would receive implied status until the study permit that was in process was approved: and Page 18et31 0‘ors202s goo705) Fie Ne 1 exeaitcoton-1" ds desir potce 1001924C d. Mr. BAUTISTA said he knew the work permit extension would be refused because it was incomplete, 57. On June 12, 2018, | sent DF! ( Digital Forensic Investigator) BOYLE SUFFIELD the following Phone numbers for her to search through Whooster, an investigative tool she utilizes as a DF: 8. 780-246-7193 belonging to Carlito BENITO obtained through a driver's licence query: +, 780-850-2275 belonging to Carl Mark BENITO obtained through a driver's licence que ©. 780-863-8959 belonging to Charles Jefferson BENITO obtained through a driver's licence query; and 4, 587-335-4308 and 780-298-4308 found in GCMS associated to applications made by Triple Maple Leaf Canada and or World Immigration Group. 58. DFI BOYLE SUFFIELD’s search concluded that all the above phone numbers are cell phones numbers. 59. DFI BOYLE SUFFIELD also searched additional phone numbers which she found on BENITO's Facebook page “Carl Benito Triple Maple Leaf Canada”, She confirmed that they are all associated ‘o cell phones. She provided me a copy of the sereen she viewed where the phone numbers and ‘contact information are listed. From this I learned the following: 4. Contact information is provided for Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber, Skype, Tango, call, and text, Providing the ability to communicate and provide services to people internationally. ‘These are all services related to online computer communications and cell phone communications allowing people {0 communicate internationally for free over the internet. This page lists Team Canada, with the following phone numbers and or contact information: i. Kuya Carl BENITO: a, www.Facebook.com/Carl Benito; b. 780-863-8959; . wow.Facebook.com/KuyaCarl Benito.1; 4d, 587-335-4308; and ¢, Skype address: Carl Benito 2012; ii, Cheska SANTOS: a, www.Facebook.Com/YnaCruz.355; b. www.Facebook.com/Cheska.Santo,946954; ©. 587-336-4308; 4, 780-271-4308; and ¢. 780-271-4308. i. Charles BENITO: a. www. Facebook.com/Charles.Benito.98 b, 780-298-4308; iv, Laisa LEE (Quezon): a. www Facebook.com/profile.php?id=10001596586611 b. 780-298-4308; ¢, 587-437-4308; 4. www. Facebook.com//Queenie.Uy. 1481; and 403-702-4308 v. Mark BENITO: ‘a, www.Facebook.com/Mark.Benito.9250; and . 403-702-4308. vi. Atclt GUTIERREZ: a. www. Facebook com/AteLt. Gutierrez; , 780-271-4308; and ©. 587-336-4308, vii. Rosas ECKO (Davao): Wao