Abbotsford – A 42-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman are facing multiple fraud and forgery charges following an investigation into the loss of funds from a local non-profit organization. Over several months, more than $11,000 was fraudulently obtained from the Cedar Outreach Society through the falsification and deposit of forged cheques.
The investigation began back on June 18th, 2025, after a representative from Cedar
Outreach Society discovered concerns while reviewing financial records. The review
identified several cheques between February and September of 2025 that appeared to
have been altered and deposited into a bank account not associated with the
organization, prompting a report to the Abbotsford Police Department.
As a result of the investigation, Matthew Wittick and Kristina Warkentin have been
charged with a combined total of 16 fraud and forgery-related offences.
“Fraud is not a victimless crime. When funds are stolen from community organizations,
the impact extends far beyond a balance sheet. Every dollar lost can reduce the ability
of organizations like the Cedar Outreach Society to provide essential housing supports
and homelessness prevention services to some of Abbotsford’s most vulnerable
residents,” said Sergeant Paul Walker. “These offences undermine public trust and
divert resources away from those who need them most.
