A 42-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman are facing multiple fraud and forgery charges after more than $11,000 was allegedly taken from an Abbotsford non-profit organization through forged cheques, Abbotsford police say.
The investigation began on June 18, 2025, after a representative from the Cedar Outreach Society discovered concerns while reviewing financial records. The review identified several cheques between February and September of 2025 that appeared to have been altered and deposited into a bank account not associated with the organization, prompting a report to the Abbotsford Police Department.
As a result of the investigation, Matthew Wittick and Kristina Warkentin have been charged with a combined total of 16 fraud and forgery-related offences. The charges have not been proven in court.
“Fraud is not a victimless crime. When funds are stolen from community organizations, the impact extends far beyond a balance sheet,” said Sergeant Paul Walker. “Every dollar lost can reduce the ability of organizations like the Cedar Outreach Society to provide essential housing supports and homelessness prevention services to some of Abbotsford’s most vulnerable residents.”
Walker said the offences undermine public trust and divert resources away from those who need them most. The Abbotsford Police Department says it remains committed to protecting organizations from financial crime and ensuring those responsible for fraud and forgery are identified, investigated, and held accountable.
The investigation is Abbotsford Police file 2025-25659.
(Source: Abbotsford Police Department, November 13, 2026)
