6 investors allege fraud by troubled Vancouver real estate developer

New lawsuit says B.C. Securities Commission is investigating ‘fraudulent activities’ by the Cynterra Group

18 Feb 2026 • 5 min read

An ad for the Cynterra Group shows Bob Fraser in a grey blazer and black turtleneck next to text reading "15% annualized returns."

Bob Fraser and his real estate development firm the Cynterra Group are facing allegations of fraud from a group of investors who placed their retirement savings in one of his projects planned for Langford, B.C. (Cynterra Group/Facebook)

Bethany Lindsay

Bethany Lindsay is an award-winning investigative journalist who covers white-collar crime. She is based in Vancouver and previously reported for CBC News, the Vancouver Sun, and the Cambodia Daily.

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