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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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Jocelyn Grégoire, once a celebrated Quebec real estate mogul, is now entangled in a $7.8 million lawsuit alleging fraud through his Crackboom venture. A Mareva injunction has frozen his assets, raising red flags about his opaque business dealings. We uncover the shadows behind his empire, from questionable partnerships to anti-money laundering risks.
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Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we suggest consumers approach this Individual with caution.
This advisory is based on a medium-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You may face moderate risks when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Individual.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
High Risk
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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In 2023 the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) fined him CAD 260,000 and banned him for three years from acting as broker or investment manager because he was operating without required licences.
He and his associate Daniel Jutras were sued by investors for about CAD 8 million over Crackboom, alleged to be a fraudulent digital advertising franchise that misrepresented returns.
Yes — business structures under his control often use numbered or shell companies, minimal financial disclosure, and unverified partnerships, raising concerns about ownership obscurity.
He has been found to have acted as a securities broker, investment advisor, and mortgage broker without proper licensing or registration.
Yes — a court issued a Mareva injunction in 2021 freezing his assets and bank accounts amid concerns he was liquidating them to evade legal liability in the Crackboom lawsuit.
Media reports highlight his ties to figures like Daniel Jutras, a controversial business associate, and concerns over associations with people with past regulatory or criminal issues.
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Jocelyn Grégoire and Cedma Finance must cease their brokerage and advisory activities
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Well-recognized name
Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
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Alarming number of complaints online
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Regulatory authorities in Quebec have sanctioned Grégoire for operating without required licences, including a CAD 260,000 fine and a three‑year ban from acting as a broker or investment manager, underscoring clear violations of securities and mortgage brokering laws.
2/5
Mareva injunction freezing Jocelyn Grégoire’s assets says a lot. When courts step in like this, it’s not just rumors there’s serious trouble.
1/5
From celebrated mogul to legal nightmare. Jocelyn Grégoire really shows how fast things can crumble when business dealings aren’t transparent.
For someone who built a career teaching others how to achieve financial freedom, Jocelyn Gregoire now finds himself in a situation where courts are literally freezing his assets. That irony isn’t lost on me. The fraud lawsuit tied to Crackboom and the AMF’s investigation highlight deeper systemic issues in his operations. What’s even worse is the alleged use of fake DMCA notices to control public narrative. That kind of manipulation erodes public trust—not just in him, but in the entire influencer‑real estate ecosystem.
3/5
At first, I thought Jocelyn Gregoire’s story was motivating—he went from nothing to building a major real estate network. But the investigations reveal alleged misconduct that’s hard to ignore: fake DMCA claims, lawsuits over misrepresented franchises, and an injunction freezing 30 properties. Those aren’t minor controversies; they suggest a pattern of unethical behavior. As someone interested in property investing, this case is a cautionary tale. It shows how flashy branding and motivational content can hide serious legal and financial risks that only surface when lawsuits hit the courts.
Grégoire positions himself as a real estate mentor promising generous returns (e.g., “CELI immobilier” yielding CAD 870/month on CAD 95,000) via private investment vehicles like REER or CELI structures.Yet regulators found these offerings to be illegally structured and lacking proper filings. With promised high reliability and monthly income, client risk is understated. Presenting private, high-yield investments without full legal and financial disclosure raises suitability and transparency concerns, especially when coupled with ongoing legal scrutiny.
He is under investigation for using fake DMCA takedown notices to censor negative coverage and regulatory disclosures onlineEmploying legal-appearing but fraudulent mechanisms to erase public records indicates a pattern of opacity and resistance to accountability. Instead of addressing legitimate public concerns, these tactics amount to digital manipulation
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