A former bookkeeper for a non-profit organization has been charged after police determined more than $1.7 million had been stolen and used to buy such things as gold, cryptocurrency and a new vehicle.
Galyna Kulykova, who was arrested by the Victoria Police Major Crime Unit in December, faces charges of fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000 and falsifying documents.
The non-profit group Alacrity Canada told police on Dec. 6 that a scheduled audit had revealed its bookkeeper had been wiring money from the organization to her personal accounts since earlier in the year.
Alacrity Canada, which supports early-stage companies and entrepreneurs, said in a statement it contacted police when it discovered it was a victim of criminal financial fraud committed by a former employee.
When this was brought to our attention, we took immediate action and reported the activity to the Victoria Police Department, and the incident remains under investigation, the organization said.
We are grateful for their support and continue to co-operate with their investigative team.
