Lawyer wanted on Canada-wide warrant for allegedly stealing profits from home sale

Maria Mikhailitchenko, 46, is wanted for fraud Over $5000, theft Over $5000 and breach of trust. Toronto Police.

By Michael Talbot

Posted Sep 20, 2024 03:11:18 PM.

Last Updated Sep 23, 2024 09:16:44 AM.

A woman from Thornhill is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after investigators allege she helped a couple sell their house, then vanished with the profits from the sale.

Investigators say two homeowners hired the woman as their lawyer in November, 2023, to facilitate the sale of a home.

“The victims sold the home, and the woman held the profits in trust for the victims,” a police release states.

Police allege the victims tried to meet with the woman several times to obtain the profits from the home sale, but she never attended the meetings.

Maria Mikhailitchenko, 46, is wanted for fraud over $5000, theft over $5000 and breach of trust.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

City of Ottawa pilots non-police, community-based mental health and addictions response service
City of Ottawa pilots non-police, community-based mental health and addictions response service

In Centretown, the City of Ottawa is in the third month of a pilot project to provide mental health and addictions crisis services that are more inclusive and accessible. The Alternate Neighbourhood...

7m ago

Understanding cannabis impairs driving on the rise; Canadians still driving high
Understanding cannabis impairs driving on the rise; Canadians still driving high

One in four cannabis users say they have operated a vehicle while under the influence, according to research conducted by Public Safety Canada in 2022. While the number has not increased - it is on par...

3h ago

Public memorial for Murray Sinclair, who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Public memorial for Murray Sinclair, who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

WINNIPEG — A national commemorative ceremony is being held today in honour of Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools. Gov....

3h ago

Canadian soldier turns to peer support to help veterans fighting daily battles
Canadian soldier turns to peer support to help veterans fighting daily battles

A former Canadian Armed Forces member has turned to peer support work to help veterans who feel like they're living in a warzone.

31m ago

Top Stories

City of Ottawa pilots non-police, community-based mental health and addictions response service
City of Ottawa pilots non-police, community-based mental health and addictions response service

In Centretown, the City of Ottawa is in the third month of a pilot project to provide mental health and addictions crisis services that are more inclusive and accessible. The Alternate Neighbourhood...

7m ago

Understanding cannabis impairs driving on the rise; Canadians still driving high
Understanding cannabis impairs driving on the rise; Canadians still driving high

One in four cannabis users say they have operated a vehicle while under the influence, according to research conducted by Public Safety Canada in 2022. While the number has not increased - it is on par...

3h ago

Public memorial for Murray Sinclair, who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Public memorial for Murray Sinclair, who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

WINNIPEG — A national commemorative ceremony is being held today in honour of Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools. Gov....

3h ago

Canadian soldier turns to peer support to help veterans fighting daily battles
Canadian soldier turns to peer support to help veterans fighting daily battles

A former Canadian Armed Forces member has turned to peer support work to help veterans who feel like they're living in a warzone.

31m ago

Most Watched Today

2:51
Plaintiffs push to include scathing report exposing anti-Black racism in class action lawsuit
Plaintiffs push to include scathing report exposing anti-Black racism in class action lawsuit

An emergency motion was filed to introduce a report exposing anti-Black discrimination within Canada's federal public service. Rhianne Campbell explores how this could tip the scales in the $2.5 billion class action lawsuit.

14h ago

2:21
Canada re-assembles US relations committee
Canada re-assembles US relations committee

The federal government has re-assembled a cabinet committee focused on dealings with America. Canada's farmers do billions in trade with the U.S. and say they're "tired of losing all the time" in trade deals.
2:34
Canada braces for U.S. deportation under Trump
Canada braces for U.S. deportation under Trump

Donald Trump's presidential election has prompted Canadian political leaders, RCMP and refugee organizations to prepare for a possible influx of asylum seekers heading north from the U.S. Mark McAllister reports.
2:18
Honouring Indigenous, Metis and Inuit veterans
Honouring Indigenous, Metis and Inuit veterans

After being excluded from official Remembrance Day ceremonies, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit chose to honour veterans in their own way on November 8th.
2:03
Corporate landlords incentivized through taxes
Corporate landlords incentivized through taxes

Canadians for Tax Fairness say Canada's corporate tax structure is set up in a way to incentivize corporate landlords. The NDP say it's a loophole built by both Liberals & Conservatives, to benefit the ultra-rich.
More Videos