CINAR scandal
The CINAR scandal was a major accounting scandal in Canada that came to light in March of 2001 at CINAR, one of the world's most successful children's television production companies at the time. It was exposed when investigators revealed that $122 million (US) was invested into Bahamian bank accounts without the board members' approval. The scandal resulted in Canada's longest criminal trial ever brought before a jury.

In 2004, following the scandal, CINAR was sold to a group led by Nelvana founder Michael Hirsh, and former Nelvana president Toper Taylor for $190 million. The company was subsequently renamed Cookie Jar.
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