From the CBC:

Police in Brampton, Ont., say they have charged a man with fraud for pretending to practise witchcraft.

Investigators allege the suspect was taking money for witchcraft-related services at his home.

Forty-four-year-old Yogendra Pathak of Brampton has been charged with fraud under $5,000 and pretending to practise witchcraft.

It’s believed the services had been offered for more than a year, and police are asking for alleged victims or anyone with information to come forward.

While it appears to be illegal to pretend to practice real or bogus witchcraft, it is perfectly legal to really practice pretend witchcraft and to actually practice real witchcraft. The question is, why are the courts picking on only one variety of charlatan; I wonder if the perpetrator will appeal to the charter of rights.