News Release

Vancouver – A Coquitlam resident has been charged with fraud and theft following an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Branch of the BC Securities Commission (BCSC).

Brent Wai Keun Chow, 45, is accused of committing three counts of fraud over $5,000 and three counts of theft over $5,000 under the Criminal Code, relating to misconduct that allegedly took place between 2017 and 2018 in Burnaby.

Chow was arrested in Coquitlam on Feb. 19, 2025 and released from custody on several conditions. He is prohibited from contacting the alleged victims, operating a private investment club, selling, promoting, buying, trading or distributing securities, or engaging in any investor relations activities, among other things.

The BCSC would like to thank the Burnaby and Coquitlam RCMP for their assistance with the arrest.

About the BC Securities Commission (bcsc.bc.ca)

The BC Securities Commission, an independent provincial government agency, strives to make the investment market benefit the public. We set rules, monitor compliance by industry, take action against misconduct, and provide guidance to investors and industry. As guardians of B.C.’s investment market, we’re committed to maintaining a market that is honest, fair, competitive and dynamic, enabling British Columbians to thrive.  

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