Chipiuk explained that the final straw appears to have been two Bitcoin transactions that caused her account to be frozen. “I actually was at a Bitcoin conference in Calgary and was inspired to buy a bit more Bitcoin. I made two transactions in a row in two days, and on the second one the bank froze my bank account without notifying me,” she said.
Chipiuk noted that she received the official letter announcing the bank’s move to cut her off from its services only weeks after the Bitcoin transactions.
(https://www.rebelnews.com/convoy_lawyer_eva_chipiuk_speaks_out_after_being_debanked_by_rbc)
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Convoy lawyer Eva Chipiuk speaks out after being DEBANKED by RBC – RBC informed Chipiuk earlier this week that she will no longer be allowed to use its banking services.
On last night’s episode of The Ezra Levant Show, lawyer Eva Chipiuk joined guest host Sheila Gunn Reid to discuss her experience being debanked by RBC earlier this week.
Chipiuk, a lawyer who represented Freedom Convoy protesters in 2022 and cross-examined Justin Trudeau during the Public Order Emergency Commission, shared a letter from RBC on her social media detailing her account closures.
“After careful consideration, we regretfully advise you that the recent activity in your accounts is outside RBC’s client risk appetite, and consequently we are no longer in a position to continue our banking relationship with you,” the letter reads in part.
Chipiuk commented on her reaction to receiving the debanking letter from RBC. “To be perfectly honest, I’m still in a bit of shock. I opened the letter not expecting that, and so I was taken aback, honestly didn’t know what to do,” she said.
“Then I decided to post it, and clearly its taken on a life of its own. What I just want to highlight right from the start is just how many people said they had similar experiences, which really causes me pause and concern,” added Chipiuk.
The former convoy lawyer also discussed previous negative experiences she’s had while banking with RBC. “I was always met with this disdain and I don’t know where that came from, but it was always unpleasant,” she said.
“I had to fight and advocate for myself, which I’m fine doing obviously, but I don’t expect it when it’s my own money and my bank and I thought we had a contract that I’m the customer and we have this equal relationship.”
Chipiuk explained that the final straw appears to have been two Bitcoin transactions that caused her account to be frozen. “I actually was at a Bitcoin conference in Calgary and was inspired to buy a bit more Bitcoin. I made two transactions in a row in two days, and on the second one the bank froze my bank account without notifying me,” she said.
Chipiuk noted that she received the official letter announcing the bank’s move to cut her off from its services only weeks after the Bitcoin transactions.
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Royal Bank of Canada shuts down Freedom Convoy lawyer’s accounts over ‘risk concerns’
Eva Chipiuk, a lawyer known for her involvement in the Freedom Convoy and vocal criticism of Canadian institutions, has been blindsided after the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) terminated its banking relationship with her, citing risk-related concerns.
According to an official letter the banking institution sent to Chipiuk, her “recent activity was outside of RBC’s client risk appetite,” and it would “no longer be in a position to continue serving her.”
The bank has given her until August 18, 2025, to find an alternative financial institution.
Chipiuk says the move came after a flagged transaction involving a bitcoin purchase.
“The last interaction I had with RBC before they closed my account was when they froze it after I transferred some money to purchase bitcoin,” Chipiuk told the Western Standard.
“I called them to confirm the transaction was legitimate.”
Chipiuk says RBC told her they would have to consult their fraud department and then proceeded to ask her, “a number of very strange and demeaning questions.”
“Eventually, they cleared the account and told me to ‘be careful with crypto,’” she revealed.
She insists the bank gave no further explanation, only sending a letter saying her account would be closed in 30 days.
RBC’s official correspondence says that it is acting in accordance with federal regulations.
“As a federally regulated financial institution, RBC is required by law to comply with applicable legislation,” it reads.
“We are no longer in a position to continue our banking relationship with you.”
Randy Hillier, a former Independent MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston took to social media, saying, “banks are becoming unsafe for Canadians and Credit Unions are a safe and better alternative.”
This comes at a time when Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are currently on trial for the mass protest against COVID-19 mandates in 2022 in downtown Ottawa, and onlookers can’t help but think there may be some connection.
“It’s hard to say,” Chipiuk said when asked about a possible connection.
“There is no mention of that from RBC, and again, the last issue raised with my account was the bitcoin transfer.”
However, Chipiuk admits in today’s political climate, “it is not hard to imagine that certain names might be flagged or monitored more closely, whether justified or not.”
She went on to say she can’t confirm that is what happened but “can’t rule it out either.”
Chipiuk has since opened a new account at Bow Valley Credit Union and is exploring legal options. [CEO: Brett Oland]
She admits what has happened to her could set a troubling precedent.
“If financial institutions can cut you off without explanation, without notice, and without due process, that is a serious problem in a free society,” she stated. “It creates fear and uncertainty, especially when there is no transparency or recourse.
“We need to have a serious conversation about the power banks hold and what protections Canadians have, because right now, any protections are quickly eroding.”
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