Former Regina sports store owner charged in $1M fraud and theft case
Donald Uhren, ex-owner of Extreme Hockey and Sport in Regina, faces fraud, theft and money laundering charges exceeding $1 million.
Ex-owner of Extreme Hockey and Sport in Regina arrested for $1M fraud
Donald "Donny" Uhren, 42, the former owner and general manager of Extreme Hockey and Sport in Regina, has been arrested on charges of fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000, and laundering proceeds of crime, cbc.ca reports.
Regina police received a complaint in June from a business alleging it had been the victim of internal theft and fraud, with losses exceeding $1 million. The financial crimes unit launched an investigation that led to Uhren's arrest.
Court documents obtained by CBC News indicate Uhren is accused of using deceit, falsehood, or other fraudulent means between Feb. 8, 2024 and June 19, 2026, to defraud Extreme Hockey and Sport, as well as Christie Bjolverud and Stephen McEwen.
CBC News contacted Extreme Hockey and Sport following the charges. In an emailed statement, Christie Bjolverud said she and Dale McEwen assumed full ownership of the company in March and have since been "getting the store back on track."
"We would like to thank our staff for sticking by us and the community and all our customers for their support," Bjolverud wrote.
Bjolverud confirmed that Uhren is no longer employed by the company.
Uhren's next scheduled appearance in provincial court in Regina is Dec. 10.
Source: Google News CA — Crime (EN)