Phones Held in Calgary Corruption Probe | Canada News

Police are holding onto phones, including one belonging to former Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, as part of an ongoing corruption probe into alleged influence peddling, obstruction of justice, and illegal campaign donations tied to a townhouse development. A judge has extended the seizure until March 2027, rejecting lawyers’ attempts to return the devices, citing their critical role in the investigation. Despite advanced forensics tools, authorities haven’t yet accessed the data — waiting on new tech upgrades that could unlock crucial evidence. While no charges have been proven, the case underscores the complexity of digital investigations in municipal corruption, with both Gondek and former councillor Sean Chu facing scrutiny despite not running in the last election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c00038808ed1fb68