"Singa Bui's licence to practise law was revoked following a three-hour-long hearing in which the Law Society of Ontario presented more than 2,000 pages of evidence, which she did not contest, that Bui repeatedly dipped into her firm's trust account to steal millions of dollars of client money and even forged bank records in a way that hid the theft."
"She was "found to have committed the most serious financial misconduct a lawyer could be engaged in, and breached her core obligations to act with honour and integrity," law society lawyer Chad Skinner told the hearing. "She has committed misappropriation against 13 separate clients, to the staggering amount of over $12 million. These funds have been used to fund a lavish lifestyle for Ms. Bui and her family, including purchasing luxury goods and travel.""
Singa Bui admitted embezzling from homebuyers and sellers in southern Ontario over as much as a decade. The Law Society of Ontario presented more than 2,000 pages of uncontested evidence that Bui repeatedly withdrew from her firm's trust account, stole millions, and forged bank records to conceal the theft. She spent the money on decorating two homes, luxury clothing and jewelry, private school tuition, and vacations. Bui misappropriated funds from 13 clients totaling over $12 million. Her licence was revoked, she was ordered to pay $100,000 in costs, and to reimburse amounts from the compensation fund. Luxury items, including 58 pairs of Manolo Blahnik shoes, were seized during a police investigation.
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