RCMP arrest 53 year old man for significant fraud in romance scam

On June 24, 2025 RCMP arrested 53 year old Michael Paul Snow for Fraud over $5000.

Sunshine Coast RCMP began an investigation into this alleged offence in June 2023 when a Sunshine Coast woman reported a man she had met online had stolen $110,000 from her. Over the course of several months, Michael Paul Snow gained this woman’s trust and convinced her to participate in a business venture that was later learned to be non-existent. This type of offence is commonly referred to as a romance scam.

As a result of a comprehensive investigation by Sunshine Coast RCMP a charge of Fraud over $5000 was approved and a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Michael Paul Snow. During the investigation several additional victims were identified.

On June 24, 2025 Michael Paul Snow was located by Maple Creek RCMP in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan and arrested on the warrant. Mr. Snow was released to appear in Sechelt Provincial Court on August 13, 2025.

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking anyone else who may have had fraudulent business dealings with Michael Snow to contact your local police department or Sunshine Coast RCMP at (604) 885-2266 and reference file number 2023-3581.