Canadian fugitive arrested in Spain in connection with major Desjardins data leak
Global News
Authorities say Juan Pablo Serrano was arrested by Spanish authorities following a joint operation involving police in Spain, the SQ and Interpol.
A man wanted by Quebec provincial police in connection with the massive Desjardins data breach that affected nearly 10 million members has been arrested in Spain after evading authorities for more than a year.
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) said Tuesday that Juan Pablo Serrano, 40, was arrested by Spanish authorities on Nov. 6, 2025, following a joint operation involving police in Spain, the SQ and Interpol.
Serrano had been sought since June 2024 by the SQ’s financial crime and cybercrime units for theft and resale of personal information belonging to the 9.7 million members of Desjardins Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions.
Police allege Serrano purchased the stolen data from a former Desjardins employee and used it for various fraud schemes.
Interpol had issued a Red Notice — a request to police worldwide to help find and temporarily detain a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action — for Serrano to help locate him internationally.
Quebec police say he was considered one of the province’s most-wanted fugitives.
Authorities say Serrano will remain in custody in Spain while extradition proceedings are initiated to return him to Canada.
Once back in the country, he is expected to face multiple charges including identity theft, trafficking in identity information, and fraud over $5,000.
In a ruling dated Monday, Justice Eleni Yiannakis said the plaintiffs met the conditions for a full trial and that compensatory refunds would be allowed if they win the case.
The graffiti incident is just the latest in a series of problems impacting the charity, including thefts of donated items left at the store's back door.
The trousers feature a waistband that has an airbag and sensors built in — technology designed to protect the person wearing them from a fall.
Although U.S. President Donald Trump has not revived his threats of making Canada the 51st U.S. state, Bob Rae says that doesn't mean Canadians should rest easy.
Tracy Kitch admitted in court today that she failed to properly prioritize oversight of her expense claims, which led to her being convicted of fraud over $5,000 last year.
Authorities say Juan Pablo Serrano was arrested by Spanish authorities following a joint operation involving police in Spain, the SQ and Interpol.
A Grade 8 student from Shelburne Regional High School who was attacked by three dogs over the weekend has died.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said around one in three (32.9 per cent) of influenza tests came back positive for the week ending Dec. 27, 2025.
Milliard if the former head of the federation of Quebec chambers of commerce and finished second to Pablo Rodriguez in the last party leadership race.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris today meeting with Ukraine's other allies to talk about the role Canada might play in securing an eventual ceasefire in the war with Russia.
The latest twist in a three-year-old transparency battle means the government has now twice lost its argument Ford should not have to make parts of his phone records public.
The Saskatchewan NDP said an emergency session must be called to tackle affordability issues, including proposed rate hikes on power and auto insurance.