November 03, 2022 • 15 minutes ago • 3 minutes reading • 11 comments Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi speaks on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Photo by Gavin Young/Postmedia
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The Calgary Police Service says it will investigate an alleged entrapment scheme launched against former mayor Naheed Nenshi in 2019.
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Spokeswoman Emma Poole said in a statement that police are aware of the allegations that have surfaced online in recent weeks. Sign up to receive daily news headlines from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. By clicking the subscribe button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300
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“Investigators are in the process of contacting Mr. Nancy to obtain a formal statement to open an investigation,” Poole said. He also stressed that police cannot take tips through social media and people should report concerns by calling the agency’s non-emergency line, 403-266-1234. “It’s important to recognize that discussing a crime on social media is not the same as reporting it to law enforcement,” Poole said. It is alleged that a Calgary agent acted as a go-between for local political interests who wanted to trap Nenshi with the promise of investment money. The story was first reported by Canada on Monday.
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News of the investigation came as another person was lending his voice to calls for an investigation into the case. Coun. Sean Chu posted a statement on his Twitter account at 11:36pm on Wednesday evening explaining why his signature was on a 2019 city invitation to Russian diplomats. Chu said he met David Wallace, a self-proclaimed political coordinator and now whistleblower, in October 2019. Chu said Wallace represented himself as a facilitator for business investors who wanted to spend money in Calgary. “With Calgary being in an economic downturn at the time, I thought any large-scale investment should be encouraged,” Chu said. He said that after sending the letter, he received no response from the Russians and no further communication from Wallace, who was copied on the letter. Chu co-signed the letter with then-Ward 2 Councilman Joe Magliocca.
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When contacted, Magliocca referred Postmedia to his attorney, Greg Dunn. Dunn did not respond to requests for comment, but in a statement released to CTV, he spoke on behalf of the former adviser. “As this matter is under police investigation, I do not feel it is appropriate for Mr. Magliocca to speak to the media at this time,” Dunn said. “However, I can say that Mr. Magliocca has no involvement or knowledge of this alleged entrapment scheme.” Chu’s account of events aligns with what Wallace claims. Wallace admits he represented himself as a middleman for Russian business investors. He claims he was hired by local political interests to get Nenshi and possibly other city council members interested in the Russian investment money and then record them in compromising situations.
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In his statement, Chu says he is “very concerned” that the letter was intended to be part of a scheme to frame the former mayor. He also defended Nenshi’s character in his statement. “Mayor Nancy and I have often disagreed on many civic issues,” Chu wrote, “but one area where he is indisputable is his character, and the idea of taking a bribe is truly incredible.” Chu said that if he had known about the plan, he would have notified both Nancy and the authorities immediately. Wallace also said that Nancy was unequivocal and showed no interest in the alleged Russian money, instead acting through the proper channels to keep any potential investment “above board.” In an earlier statement, Nenshi also called for a police investigation into the allegations. The Wenzel family, who Wallace claimed was behind the entrapment scheme, say the claims are “grossly inaccurate” and are themselves calling for an investigation. “We were never involved in the alleged conspiracy against former mayor Naheed Nenshi. We join the former mayor in his call for a police investigation,” the family said in a statement on social media. — With files from Michael Rodriguez [email protected]: @brodie_thomas
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Publication date: Nov 03, 2022 • 1 hour ago • 3 min read • 12 comments Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi speaks on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Photo by Gavin Young/Postmedia
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The Calgary Police Service says it will investigate an alleged entrapment scheme launched against former mayor Naheed Nenshi in 2019.
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“Investigators are in the process of contacting Mr. Nancy to obtain a formal statement to open an investigation,” Poole said. He also stressed that police cannot take tips through social media and people should report concerns by calling the agency’s non-emergency line (403-266-1234). “It’s important to recognize that discussing a crime on social media is not the same as reporting it to law enforcement,” Poole said. It is alleged that a Calgary agent acted as a go-between for local political interests who wanted to trap Nenshi with the promise of investment money. The story was first reported by Canada on Monday.
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News of the investigation came as another person was lending his voice to calls for an investigation into the case. Coun. Sean Chu posted a statement on his Twitter account at 11:36pm on Wednesday evening explaining why his signature was on a 2019 city invitation to Russian diplomats. Chu said he met David Wallace, a self-proclaimed political coordinator and now whistleblower, in October 2019. Chu said Wallace represented himself as a facilitator for business investors who wanted to spend money in Calgary. “With Calgary being in an economic downturn at the time, I thought any large-scale investment should be encouraged,” Chu said. He said that after sending the letter, he received no response from the Russians and no further communication from Wallace, who was copied on the letter. Chu co-signed the letter with then-Ward 2 Councilman Joe Magliocca.
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When contacted, Magliocca referred Postmedia to his attorney, Greg Dunn. Dunn did not respond to requests for comment, but in a statement released to CTV, he spoke on behalf of the former adviser. “As this matter is under police investigation, I do not feel it is appropriate for Mr. Magliocca to speak to the media at this time,” Dunn said. “However, I can say that Mr. Magliocca has no involvement or knowledge of this alleged entrapment scheme.” Chu’s account of events aligns with what Wallace claims. Wallace admits he represented himself as a middleman for Russian business investors. He claims he was hired by local political interests to get Nenshi and possibly other city council members interested in the Russian investment money and then record them in compromising situations.
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In his statement, Chu says he is “very concerned” that the letter was intended to be part of a scheme to frame the former mayor. He also defended Nenshi’s character in his statement. “Mayor Nancy and I have often disagreed on many civic issues,” Chu wrote, “but one area where he is indisputable is his character, and the idea of taking a bribe is truly incredible.” Chu said that if he had known about the plan, he would have notified both Nancy and the authorities immediately. Wallace also said that Nancy was unequivocal and showed no interest in the alleged Russian money, instead acting through the proper channels to keep any potential investment “above board.” In an earlier statement, Nenshi also called for a police investigation into the allegations. The Wenzel family, who Wallace claimed was behind the entrapment scheme, say the claims are “grossly inaccurate” and are themselves calling for an investigation. “We were never involved in the alleged conspiracy against former mayor Naheed Nenshi. We join the former mayor in his call for a police investigation,” the family said in a statement on social media. — With files from Michael Rodriguez [email protected]: @brodie_thomas
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