Forger sentenced after his shop closed down
A young man with skills in forging official documents used to have a space on Ste‑Catherine where he produced all kinds of ID cards and other false documents. Gabriel Théberge Chartrée was sentenced to 14 months this week.
I like the detail that he defended himself by saying he created the business because it was hard to find work during Covid.
walkerp 08:19 on 2025-07-25 Permalink
I don’t know, seems like an enterprising young gentleman to me.
Nicholas 10:26 on 2025-07-25 Permalink
If he’s that enterprising he’ll find lots of future clients where he’s going.
Kate 11:05 on 2025-07-25 Permalink
I know a guy who worked for a time downtown at a legitimate business doing various kinds of repro work, and they were asked all the time for help in faking various kinds of ID and other documents.
walkerp 12:20 on 2025-07-25 Permalink
One of the few remaining jobs for good print designers, perhaps.
Kate 15:39 on 2025-07-25 Permalink
I wonder where Chartrée was renting space downtown…
Le Devoir talks about how graphic design is one of the trades most under risk from AI.