Lawyer couple accused of stealing millions from homebuyers while law society stalled
In a rash of lawsuits, Nicholas Cartel and Singa Bui are alleged to have embezzled client money that was meant to buy houses or pay down mortgages — in part by using an exploit that's arguably easier than before in routine real-estate transactions.
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![Nicholas Cartel, left, and wife Singa Bui had their law licences provisionally suspended in April 2024 after millions of dollars in client money went missing from the trust account of their firm, Cartel & Bui LLP. He denies any involvement; through a lawyer, she has also said he isn't at fault. Composite (double) headshot of Nicholas Cartel and Singa Bui, who had their licences to practice law provisionally revoked in April 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7240757.1718871925!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/nicholas-cartel-and-singa-bui.jpg)
In a rash of lawsuits, Nicholas Cartel and Singa Bui are alleged to have embezzled client money that was meant to buy houses or pay down mortgages — in part by using an exploit that's arguably easier than before in routine real-estate transactions.
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