Former RBC Employee Charged with Fraud and Identity Theft After Accessing PM Mark Carney’s Data

A former employee of the Royal Bank of Canada is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly gaining access to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s personal information.

Authorities identified the accused as 23-year-old Ibrahim El-Hakim of Ottawa. He has been charged with fraud over $5,000, computer misuse without authorization, identity theft, and the distribution of identity-related data.

According to RCMP Corporal Erique Gasse, El-Hakim is suspected of misusing RBC’s IT systems for unlawful purposes, including viewing several customer accounts without clearance and participating in fraudulent activities.

Investigators believe Carney’s personal details were among the information obtained.

The RCMP launched the probe in early July following a complaint from RBC. El-Hakim was arrested on July 10 and later released under conditions, with a promise to appear in court.

Jeff Lanthier, a spokesperson for RBC, confirmed that the individual is no longer employed at the bank and that RBC fully cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation.

Gasse stressed that the inquiry did not suggest any risk to the prime minister’s safety or to Canada’s national security.

Because the case involves the prime minister, it has been assigned to the RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in Montreal, where the report was initially filed.

“As the investigation is ongoing, no additional information can be shared at this time,” Gasse added.