According to a Toronto Police news release, on October 21, 2014, a Ministry of Labour Inspector was arrested and charged with breach of trust, accepting a benefit from a person having dealings with government, and extortion, after he allegedly requested money from the owner of a business after a safety audit revealed the business did not comply with certain provincial standards.
Toronto Police state that the investigation began on June 25, 2014 when they received a call for a Fraud in the Markham Road and McNicoll Avenue area. The owner of the business alleged that a Ministry of Labour inspector conducted a safety audit and found a number of items that were not in compliance with provincial standards. The inspector left the owners to fix the issues; however, it is alleged that he returned to the business and made an improper request for money from the owner.
Joseph Ah-Hone, 55, is scheduled to appear in court on December 4, 2014.
By way of the Toronto Police news release, the Ontario Ministry of Labour reminded the public that inspectors are trained in legislation, policy and procedures and technical requirements, and adhere to a code of professionalism. As public servants, inspectors are forbidden from accepting money or commissions for any of their services. Police say there may be other victims.
Click here to read the Toronto Police news release.
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