There is a video, stumblingly read at CTV, which gives some information but avoids a lot more. Who did this cyber-info expert sell out to and perhaps more importantly, why.
TORONTO – An RCMP employee has been arrested and charged under the Security of Information Act, a national security law that addresses security concerns, including threats of espionage by foreign powers.
In an emailed statement to CTV News, an RCMP spokesperson said that Cameron Ortis was charged under three parts of the Security of Information Act and two parts of the Criminal Code of Canada.
“The charges stem from activities alleged to have occurred during his tenure as an RCMP employee,” the statement says, adding that as the investigation is ongoing, the RCMP will not be making further comments at this time.
CTV News legal analyst Ed Prutschi said the charges levied against Ortis are anti-spy related.
“[Ortis] is a civilian cyber security guy in the RCMP and the combination of charges implies he’s accused of either hacking or just plain out stealing sensitive info through digital networks presumably and passing it along,” Prutschi said.
A spokesperson for the office of the Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale said in a statement emailed to CTV News that “Canadians can continue to have confidence in their security and intelligence agencies to protect our safety and rights,” and that all questions should be directed to the RCMP.
Some indications are that this event is MASSIVE
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It’s a catastrophe.
Follow this thread. She has a lot of information to provide. You’ll be horrified.
https://twitter.com/MercedesGlobal/status/1172630356958351361