Steinbach RCMP were alerted to a fraudulent fundraiser being promoted in the City of Steinbach. The fundraiser was not licensed by the City of Steinbach or the Lottery Commission and ran from October 7-24, 2014.
The fundraiser was designed as a raffle in which people could buy tickets for the chance to win two free tattoos. The money from the tickets purchased was to be donated to a deserving family in Steinbach who required specialty equipment to care for their young daughter. Investigation has revealed that the funds raised from the raffle were never provided to the family.
Edward Welter, 36, from Steinbach, has been arrested and charged with fraud and false pretences in relation to the illegal raffle. Welter is being held in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Steinbach RCMP are asking individuals who purchased tickets from the tattoo raffle to come to the Steinbach RCMP Detachment and complete a statement for police records. Anyone else with information can contact the Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-4452 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
