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Former CIUSSS Employee Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence for Falsification of COVID-19 Records

News RoomBy News RoomDecember 2, 2024Updated:December 6, 20243 Mins Read
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Montreal Vaccination Fraudster Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

MONTREAL – Adams Diwa, a 25-year-old former administrative agent at the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday for fabricating false COVID-19 vaccination records and issuing fraudulent vaccine passports. The sentence, handed down by Quebec Court Judge Pierre Dupras, follows Diwa’s guilty plea in May to charges of breach of trust and fabricating false documents. Diwa’s actions, committed during the height of the pandemic in 2021, undermined public health efforts and exploited the anxieties surrounding the global health crisis for personal gain.

Diwa’s criminal activity involved creating a staggering 1,250 fake vaccination records for 630 individuals, allowing them to obtain the vaccine passports required to access public venues and services during Quebec’s strict lockdown measures. These passports were essential for entry to places like movie theaters, restaurants, and other gathering spots, making them highly sought after by those resistant to vaccination. Diwa’s scheme not only violated the public’s trust but also potentially jeopardized the health and safety of the community by enabling unvaccinated individuals to circumvent restrictions designed to limit the spread of the virus.

The prosecution, led by François Boillat-Madfouny, highlighted the gravity of Diwa’s crimes, emphasizing the context of the pandemic and the government’s reliance on vaccination as a primary tool to combat the spread of COVID-19. Diwa’s abuse of his position within the CIUSSS, a public health institution, was deemed particularly egregious. The prosecution argued that Diwa’s actions represented a serious breach of trust and a blatant disregard for public health measures, warranting a significant custodial sentence. The judge agreed, stating that a prison term was necessary to denounce Diwa’s behavior and deter similar offenses in the future.

The defense, represented by Laurence Ledoux, acknowledged the severity of the offenses but pointed to mitigating factors, including Diwa’s cooperation with investigators, his confession to authorities, and a pre-sentencing report indicating a low risk of recidivism. The joint recommendation for a two-year sentence, less a day, reflected a balance between the need for punishment and recognition of these mitigating factors. The slightly reduced sentence means Diwa will serve his time in a provincial detention center rather than a federal penitentiary, and he will be eligible for parole earlier.

The financial motivations behind Diwa’s scheme were also brought to light during the proceedings. The prosecution revealed that Diwa had amassed nearly $150,000 through his fraudulent activities. While not formally charged with fraud, the significant financial gains underscored the calculated nature of his crimes and provided further justification for a custodial sentence. The court heard that previous sentences for individuals who had illegally obtained sums exceeding $150,000 ranged from 18 months to six years, providing context for the two-year sentence imposed on Diwa.

The case underscores the vulnerability of public health systems to exploitation and the importance of robust safeguards to prevent similar breaches of trust. Diwa’s actions not only undermined public health efforts but also eroded public confidence in the vaccination program and the institutions responsible for its implementation. The sentence serves as a reminder of the serious consequences that await those who exploit public health crises for personal gain and betray the trust placed in them. The case also highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, which created the environment for Diwa’s scheme to flourish.

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