Industry report finds auto financing fraud increased 72%, more action needed from CBSA

By Anosha Khan ( August 25, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT) -- The Canadian Finance and Leasing Association (CFLA) has released its new report titled “Fraudulent Financing and Illegal Vehicle Exports,” which notes that while traditional auto thefts have decreased, organized crime has adapted by significantly increasing fraudulent financing and rapidly exporting vehicles....