A Surrey municipal employee is facing fraud charges after a nearly two-year investigation by the city’s economic crimes unit.

In early 2024, Surrey RCMP launched an investigation into what police call “a significant fraud reported by the City of Surrey.”

Investigators looked into allegations of financial irregularities reported by the city, which alleged that the employee went into its financial systems and created a series of fraudulent files in connection with her official duties over a lengthy period.

The alleged fraud is estimated to have cost the city $2.5 million.

Last week, prosecutors approved the following charges against 40-year-old Sunny Catlin:

• In connection with the duties of her office, committed fraud or a breach of trust by issuing depositing cheques from the City of

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