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A 42-year-old Montreal man, who Canadian border officials believe left the country and is living abroad, is accused of running an immigration fraud scheme.

According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), an investigation was launched in 2024 following information shared by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

The CBSA said a search warrant was executed at the accused’s residence on May 8, 2025.

Allegedly helped individuals provide false info

Investigators allege evidence was uncovered showing that, between Jan. 13, 2022, and March 19, 2024, the accused helped 65 individuals provide false information in applications for temporary resident visas and asylum claims.

He is also alleged to have arranged the entry into Canada of 53 individuals using fraudulently obtained temporary visas, allowing them to settle permanently in the country.

In addition, authorities allege he used four falsified Canadian passports during that period to support temporary resident visa applications by fraudulently impersonating hosts in invitation letters submitted with those applications.

Warrant issued for his arrest

The CBSA said the accused could not be served with a summons to appear in court and that a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Officials believe he allegedly left Canada in June 2025.

The agency said legal proceedings were initiated at the Montreal Courthouse on July 28.

Abul Kasim has been charged with conspiracy to facilitate the illegal entry of persons into Canada, facilitating the illegal entry of persons into Canada, counselling or assisting persons to provide false information in visa applications, using falsified Canadian passports, and using passports while knowing they were forged.

“Canada welcomes people from around the world through an immigration system built on fairness and integrity,” Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree said in a statement.

“Those who seek to circumvent the rules or exploit the system may face serious consequences. I would like to thank CBSA employees for their vital work in protecting Canada’s borders.”

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The CBSA said the accused is alleged to have presented himself as an immigration consultant and worked for a firm with offices in Canada, France and Bangladesh.

“I would like to commend the diligent work of the CBSA’s criminal investigators who, in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, once again uncovered a fraudulent scheme and helped protect Canada’s immigration system,” said Eric Lapierre, the CBSA’s Quebec Regional Director General.

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