On Nov. 5, 2024, following an initial investigation by Headingley RCMP detachment, Manitoba RCMP Cyber & Financial Crime Unit arrested and charged 50-year-old Kurt Wittin.
Wittin has been under investigation since 2023 for alleged fraud involving his company, Seventeen Pools Inc. Multiple complaints were made by customers who sent payment for products that were never delivered.
The individuals involved in these occurrences hail from various regions of both Canada and the United States.
Wittin was charged with nine counts of Fraud Greater Than $5,000 and was released from custody with conditions, along with a future court date.
The Manitoba RCMP Cyber & Financial Crime Unit are aware there may be other victims or individuals with information concerning this matter, that have not yet spoken with police.
Individuals who possess any information about Mr. Wittin or his businesses, including Seventeen Pools Inc., Seventeen Pools, 204 Container Pools, and Kustom Container Builders, are urged to reach out to their nearby RCMP detachment to provide an initial report.
The Manitoba RCMP Cyber & Financial Crime Unit continues to investigate.
