Montreal's Chez Alexandre hit with $18K fraud scam, owner alleges

Montreal's Chez Alexandre hit with $18K fraud scam, owner alleges

December 15, 2025 11:22 am EST.

“Any restaurateur in Quebec, be very, very careful,” Chez Alexandre & Fils owner Alain Creton said after a fraud scheme resulted in $18,000 worth of alcohol being allegedly stolen from his restaurant. Zachary Cheung reports.

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