RCMP officers executed search warrants at the homes of former Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek and current Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot, with investigators seizing a cellphone from Gondek’s residence and a complaint having been referred to the RCMP in October 2025.
What does the search of Jyoti Gondek’s home involve?
Jyoti Gondek, who served as Calgary’s mayor for a single term between 2021 and 2025, said officers executed a search warrant at her home and seized a cellphone. Gondek said she has been fully cooperative and respects the legal process, and added that the action had been very invasive. She said her lawyer and she will be reviewing the warrant closely to ensure it was justified.
What happened at the councillor’s home and how are individuals responding?
Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot said he was completely surprised when RCMP officers executed a search warrant at his home. He said he was asked to provide his devices for officers to gather evidence and that he had no idea what the investigation was about. Chabot said he has not been questioned by police and does not believe he is under investigation. Defence lawyer Alain Hepner confirmed he has been retained to represent Chabot and said Chabot has nothing to hide and is being fully cooperative with authorities.
What is known about the referral to the RCMP and official reactions?
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas said he is aware of the situation and that he has not been contacted by the police. He declined further comment because the matter involves an ongoing investigation with potential legal implications. The Calgary Police Service confirmed it received a complaint that was referred to the RCMP in October 2025.
- Action taken: RCMP executed search warrants at the homes of Jyoti Gondek (former mayor) and Andre Chabot (Ward 10 councillor).
- Items seized: A cellphone was seized at Jyoti Gondek’s home.
- Individual responses: Jyoti Gondek says she has been fully cooperative and will review the warrant with her lawyer; Andre Chabot says he was surprised, has been cooperative, and does not believe he is under investigation.
- Legal representation: Defence lawyer Alain Hepner represents Andre Chabot and states Chabot is cooperating and has nothing to hide.
- Official referral: The Calgary Police Service confirmed a complaint was referred to the RCMP in October 2025.
The facts released so far are limited to the execution of search warrants, the seizure of a cellphone from Jyoti Gondek’s home, statements from the individuals involved and their representatives, and confirmation from the Calgary Police Service that a complaint was referred to the RCMP in October 2025. Further details about the scope or focus of the RCMP investigation have not been disclosed.
