Vancouver ATM arrest with 66 cards triggers RCMP probe into online drug sales and alleged $1.5M money laundering network

Summary

In March 2023, a Vancouver man was arrested after using multiple bank cards at an ATM, leading to the discovery of 66 cards and $39,200 in cash. This incident initiated an RCMP investigation, supported by FINTRAC, into a nationwide network selling cannabis and hallucinogenic mushrooms online. The probe uncovered a complex money laundering system involving numbered companies and personal accounts. In March 2026, the B.C. Director of Civil Forfeiture filed a civil lawsuit targeting three individuals—James Sherbuck, Rosa Mohammadi, and Noah Eves—accused of moving over $1.5 million through thousands of electronic transfers. While the government alleges a criminal organization is behind the operation, no criminal charges have been filed, and the websites remain active. The accused have denied wrongdoing or declined to comment.

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Both sources report the same core event and rely on identical sourcing, with nearly identical text. The primary divergence lies in CTV News’s inclusion of the absence of criminal charges — a significant legal detail — which enhances its completeness. CBC, while thorough, omits this point, potentially leaving readers with a misleading impression of the case’s progression. Neither source introduces new evidence or independent reporting beyond the affidavit and lawsuit details.

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Vancouver man with 66 bank cards, $39K in cash led RCMP to online drug sales network

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CTV News

How a Vancouver ATM user with 66 cards set off years-long probe of online drug sales

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✓ A man was arrested in Vancouver in March 2023 after being seen using multiple bank cards at an ATM.
✓ He was found carrying 66 bank cards and $39,200 in cash.
✓ This incident led to an RCMP investigation supported by FINTRAC into online sales of cannabis and hallucinogenic mushrooms.
✓ The investigation uncovered a network of numbered companies and bank accounts allegedly used to launder drug proceeds.
✓ The B.C. Director of Civil Forfeiture filed a civil lawsuit in March 2026 to seize funds from three account holders.
✓ The three accused — James Sherbuck, Rosa Mohammadi, and Noah Eves — are alleged to have transferred over $1.5 million via thousands of electronic transfers between November 2024 and January 2026.
✓ Sgt. Robin Critchley’s affidavit outlines a multistage money transfer process starting with EMTs to email addresses provided after online purchases.
✓ Sherbuck and Mohammadi denied wrongdoing; Mohammadi declined to comment when contacted; Eves did not respond to outreach.