Former University of Manitoba law dean Jonathan Black-Branch was recently arrested in Europe in relation to fraud that occurred during his time at UManitoba. Winnipeg Police Service confirmed that Black-Branch is awaiting extradition to Canada on a charge of fraud over $5K, which was issued in March 2026. A Winnipeg Police Service spokesperson confirmed that the arrest was completed “as a result of an extradition request,” and that the extradition process is underway.
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