Charges Laid in Fraud Investigation into Ajax Soccer Club

A male and female are facing numerous charges after a fraud investigation into the financial statements of the Ajax FC Soccer Club.

Investigators from the DRPS Financial Crimes Unit commenced a fraud investigation in December 2024, after receiving reports of irregularities found in banking transactions for the Ajax Soccer Club.

Following a comprehensive investigation, including the analysis of several years of financial statements, more than $650,000 of league funds were found to have been transferred from the Ajax Soccer Club account to various accounts spanning from early 2023 to 2024. The accused were employed as the Executive Director and General Manager of the Ajax FC Soccer Club.

Vicki SCOTT, age 50 from Whitby is charged with: Fraud Over $5000, Launder Proceeds of Crime, and Breach of Trust.

Richard KARIKARI, age 47 from Ajax is charged with: Fraud Over $5000, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, and Breach of Trust.

Both accused were released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Tisi of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext.5279.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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