Two Quebecers Accused of Fraud in Bahamas

Two Quebecois—chef Richard Newport and student Cynthia Moukawam—are facing serious fraud charges in The Bahamas after allegedly racking up $19,000 in unauthorized credit charges at Atlantis and Thistle over just a few days in early June 2026. Each faces two counts of fraud, allegedly working with others to rack up the debt. Both were granted bail with $9,000 each, surrendered passports, and are now under electronic monitoring. Their next court date is June 24, 2026, at noon before Senior Magistrate Kendra Kelly Burrows. This case underscores how quickly travel can turn into legal trouble—and how quickly bail conditions can escalate. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/54ffce98babf163e