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B.C. Man Lied About Cancer Diagnosis to Avoid $330K Debt

  • Jawaid Celani, a B.C. man, falsely claimed to have brain cancer to avoid repaying a $330,000 loan to a friend.
  • The court heard that Celani's deception caused significant financial stress to the lender, who was also dealing with her husband's terminal illness.
  • Celani has been ordered to repay the loan plus interest, following a B.C. Supreme Court ruling.