Former notary apologizes in court for $100-million-plus Ponzi scheme

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A disgraced notary who masterminded a $100-million Ponzi scheme involving more than 200 investors in British Columbia apologized Tuesday, saying her actions haunt her day and night. “The clocks cannot be turned back,” Rashida Samji told provincial court, saying she deeply regrets the plan she pulled off between 2003 and 2012. “It might sound futile but I am truly sorry for the loss, pain and grief endured by investors.” Samji told judge Gregory Rideout that she prays she will be forgiven for the “the sad and unfortunate situation.” Rideout, who is scheduled to sentence Samji on Wednesday, said the tremors of the Ponzi scheme go beyond the victims and the Society of Notaries Public of B.C.

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CANADIAN PRESS – SEPTEMBER 27, 2016.

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