The Attorney General of Ontario sought forfeiture of $99,210 in Canadian currency seized at Fallsview Casino, alleging it was the proceeds of unlawful activity, specifically money laundering.
The respondent, Branavan Kanapathipillai, claimed the funds were from legitimate gambling and a third mortgage.
The court reviewed expert evidence, financial tracing, and the respondent’s explanations, ultimately finding the Attorney General met the burden of proof on a balance of probabilities.
The court ordered the funds forfeited, finding the respondent’s explanations unconvincing and the circumstances highly suspicious.
