Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations

Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche, the Edmonton businessman embroiled in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy, earlier this year over allegations he made illegal political contributions to the province’s United Conservative Party and New Democratic Party, court records show.

The authority disclosed its investigation into Mr. Mraiche this summer when it asked a provincial court to find him in contempt for failing to participate in an interview. The existence of the probe has not previously been reported. Mr. Mraiche’s lawyer said his client has since sat for an interview. Elections Alberta withdrew its contempt application in September.