Foreign interference: Federal police officer in Alberta faces three charges

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The agent, who occupies a front-line position, will make his first appearance on March 11, 2024. (Archive photo)

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A front-line Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer in Alberta faces three counts of criminal charge, including secretly communicating data to a foreign entity. His first appearance is scheduled in Calgary Provincial Court on March 11, 2024.

The other two charges relate to breach of trust and unauthorized use of a computer.

Constable Eli Ndatuje was arrested by the Integrated National Security Team of the Federal Police.

In a press release, the RCMP says it has taken steps “to monitor, limit and manage any further disclosures unauthorized [information]”, to ensure that public safety is maintained while the investigation continues.

“The RCMP takes threats to the security of Canadians very seriously and would like to reassure that its highest priority is to maintain the safety of the public at all times,” said the press release.

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The federal police specify that the files having subject to a security breach were not classified top secret. However, it does not give the name of the foreign actor to whom the accused allegedly intended the information.

The RCMP is committed to combating foreign interference at all levels and actively uses all tools at its disposal.

A quote from The Royal Canadian Mounted Police

While noting that foreign interference can take various forms, the federal police assure that they will continue to fight it, whether internal or external.

The federal police also invite you to contact them when you suspect that a person is engaging in foreign interference activities, by calling the number 1 (800) 420-5805, or by sending an email to the address RCMP .NSIN-RISN.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.