Veteran Vancouver officer and KidsPlay founder charged with fraud and theft

Veteran Vancouver police officer and KidsPlay Foundation founder Const. Kal Dosanjh has been arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences.

Dosanjh was arrested Thursday in Surrey and faces four counts of fraud over $5,000, four counts of theft over $5,000 and one count of breach of trust by a public officer. Police allege the offences occurred between 2017 and 2025.

Co-accused Sarabjit Singh Gill faces three counts of fraud over $5,000 and three counts of theft over $5,000. Police executed a search warrant Thursday at the offices of the Surrey-based KidsPlay Foundation.

Dosanjh has served with the Vancouver Police Department for decades. Through his lawyer, he said he is innocent and committed no crimes. Vancouver Police said the charges stem from a covert investigation lasting about 2½ years and were to provide further details at a Friday morning news conference.