Local man wanted in connection with identity, credit card fraud in cities including Calgary
Posted Oct 2, 2026 9:09 am.
A local resident is among a pair of suspects wanted in a case of identity and credit card fraud as well as money laundering.
Police say it’s a case that involves victims in three separate Alberta cities, including Calgary.
The RCMP investigation began in northern Alberta last March, when a resident of Fort McMurray reportedly “had their bank account compromised and lost an estimated $120,000” states an RCMP news release.
Police haven’t disclosed the exact process in which victims were scammed, however suspects are accused of falsified credit card and identity fraud charges.
An investigation by Wood Buffalo RCMP Financial Crime Unit included collection and analysis of financial, electronic and technical records.
The probe lead to more victims in Calgary and St. Albert, and arrest warrants have been issued for a pair of suspects.
RCMP say a 22-year-old resident of Calgary with the sole name of Divianshu is facing 12 counts of fraud over $5,000, two counts of fraud under $5,000, 13 counts of identity fraud, 13 counts of use falsified credit card, proceeds of crime over $5,000, and money laundering.
Pasquale Zanella, aged 63, of Ile Bizard, Québec, is accused of two counts fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000, three counts of identity fraud, three counts of use of falsified credit card, three counts of failing to comply with an undertaking, proceeds of crime over $5,000, and money laundering
RCMP are asking anyone with information that may assist in locating either individual to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788‐4000 or 310-RCMP (7267).
