RCMP corruption investigation search warrants target Jyoti Gondek, Andre Chabot, Sean Chu
Client: Andre Chabot
Charge: Investigation for corruption
Verdict: Hepner maintains his innocence
Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot said he had warrants served on him on March 19, adding he's bewildered by the accusations
RCMP say they’re investigating corruption-related allegations involving at least one member of Calgary city council and former colleagues including ex-mayor Jyoti Gondek.
On Tuesday, Mounties confirmed they’re looking into accusations of corruption between the current and ex-lawmakers and a local business.
“The RCMP Federal Policing NWR can confirm we have an ongoing investigation relating to a referral we received from Calgary Police Service in October 2025,” Jessica Murphy, spokeswoman with the RCMP’s federal policing northwest region, said in an email.
“To protect the integrity of this ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time.”
Police have reportedly seized electronic devices from the current and former city lawmakers.
Gondek, who finished third in last October’s municipal election, said the execution of a search warrant was unnerving.
“I’ve been fully co-operative and respect the legal process,” she said in a statement.
“At the same time, this has been very invasive and my lawyer and I will be reviewing it closely to ensure it was justified.”
Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot said he had warrants served on him on March 19, adding he’s bewildered by the accusations.
“I’m hoping that somehow, it’ll result in something that they can utilize,” he told reporters Tuesday.
“At this point, I have no idea what they’re investigating, but I’m fully co-operating with them.”
His lawyer, Alain Hepner, reiterated his client’s innocence.
“He’s done nothing wrong and he’s been fully co-operative with the authorities, and will (continue to) be,” Hepner said Tuesday.
Another person under investigation, according to his lawyer, is former Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu, who chose not to run for re-election in last fall’s civic vote.
He said court-approved warrants targeted his client, adding he’s confident in Chu’s innocence.
“A number of judicial authorizations have been apparently granted and executed, and my client has been co-operative throughout and respects the legal process,” defence lawyer Shamsher Kothari said in an email.
“No charges have been laid and I look forward to a swift conclusion of this investigation.”
There is no indication charges have been laid against either man.
A complaint related to those allegations was handed to RCMP by Calgary police last fall, CPS confirmed.
“The Calgary Police Service can confirm that a complaint was referred to the RCMP in October 2025,” spokeswoman Emma Poole said in an email.
“To protect the integrity and confidentiality of the ongoing investigative process, no further details will be released at this time.”
Source: Calgary Herald