A fund broker operating out of Vancouver, British Columbia has been barred from the industry for five years and fined $5,000 (Can.) after he stole $655 (Can.) from a client.
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Criminal charges were filed against Garrod last June. He pleaded guilty to one count of theft under $5,000 and was later sentenced to 30 days in jail and 90 days of probation. He was also ordered to return the money to the client.
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