Charges laid after Ajax FC probe finds more than $650,000 in transfers

A man and a woman are facing charges after an investigation into the financial statements of Ajax FC Soccer Club, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) says. The service’s Financial Crimes Unit opened its investigation after reports of irregularities in banking transactions at the club.

The investigation began in December 2024 and included analysis of several years of financial statements. Police say the review found that more than $650,000 in league funds had been transferred from the club’s account to various accounts between early 2023 and 2024. The release says the accused had been employed by Ajax FC as its Executive Director and General Manager.

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. Police say both were released on an Undertaking.

DRPS says the allegations have yet to be proven in court. Anyone with information about this or similar incidents can contact D/Cst. Tisi of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520, extension 5279. Anonymous tips can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca; tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

Source: Durham Regional Police Service media releases — https://www.drps.ca/news/posts/charges-laid-in-fraud-investigation-into-ajax-soccer-club