> At a Glance
> – Kamloops RCMP is investigating claims that three ex-Denny’s workers siphoned over $500,000 from the restaurant’s digital tip system.
> – A civil suit says one former manager alone diverted nearly $495,000 between 2023 and 2025.
> – The claims have not been proven in court and no defendants have filed responses yet.
> – Why it matters: The case exposes potential vulnerabilities in cashless tip pools that could affect hospitality workers province-wide.
A routine audit of a Kamloops, B.C., Denny’s “Tips Today” platform has exploded into a fraud probe after operator Northland Properties Corp. traced hundreds of thousands of dollars into ex-employees’ personal accounts.
How the Scheme Unfolded
According to a December 2025 civil claim reviewed by News Of Los Angeles, Northland discovered “multiple unauthorized digital transfers” between Nov. 10 and Dec. 1, 2025. An internal audit then revealed:
- More than $11,000 deposited into one defendant’s account during that two-week window
- Nearly $495,000 removed by the former manager between 2023 and 2025
- Text and email requests for “financial verification codes” sent to a current server on Nov. 3 and Nov. 8
The server, believing she was helping with legitimate repayments, supplied the codes, court filings state.
Police Response
Cpl. Dana Napier of Kamloops RCMP confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 6, that the file is active but provided no additional details. A spokesperson reiterated to News Of Los Angeles:
> “The investigation is ongoing and there is nothing more we are able to share at this time.”
Northland reported the suspected fraud to police shortly after uncovering the transfers and is now pursuing damages for theft, conversion, breach of contract, and civil fraud.
Key Takeaways
- Northland Properties accuses three ex-staffers of raiding the digital tip pool.
- A single manager allegedly extracted almost half a million dollars over three years.
- No criminal charges have been laid; the civil allegations remain untested in court.
The outcome could set a precedent for how B.C.’s hospitality sector secures electronic gratuities.
