Former B.C. corrections officer turns herself in after warrant issued

Naila Sheikh, a former correctional officer at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre, has turned herself in to police following the issuance of an arrest warrant. Sheikh faces serious charges, including identity fraud, breach of trust, and unauthorized use of a computer.

Sheikh served as the case manager for Rabih Alkhalil, a convicted murderer who famously escaped custody in July 2022. The circumstances surrounding Alkhalil's escape involved two individuals posing as contractors. Alkhalil was later apprehended in Qatar in September 2025, over three years after his escape, but Canada faces challenges in extraditing him due to the absence of an official treaty with Qatar.

It is currently unknown whether the charges against Sheikh are connected to Alkhalil's escape. She has been released on conditions, and her initial court appearance is anticipated next week. The investigation into the potential links between Sheikh's alleged actions and the high-profile prison break is ongoing.

This case follows a similar incident involving another former correctional officer, Ramandeep Rai, who received a conditional sentence for pleading guilty to breach of trust. Rai failed to report an inmate's possession of a cellphone, with whom she was involved in a romantic relationship. Sheikh's lawyer, Gagan Nahal, who also represented Rai, has requested disclosure from Crown prosecutors but has not yet received any evidence to comment on the case.