Police announce 5 arrests in extortion attempts 'terrorizing' Peel Region

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Police in Peel Region are investigating 29 separate cases of attempted extortion targeting South Asian business owners in a rash of crime Brampton’s mayor says is “terrorizing” the community.

at a news conference on Wednesday and identified five suspects who have been arrested in connection with three alleged incidents across the Greater Toronto Area since December 2023.Task force lead Supt. Shelley Thompson said of the 29 cases under investigation, nine incidents have involved shootings at local businesses, with multiple bullets being fired. No injuries have been reported.

Three of five suspects, Anmoldeep Singh , Arundeep Thind , and Gagan Ajit Singh , identified by Peel police in connection with a string of alleged extortion attempts are seen here. Police believe the number of incidents currently under investigation is likely underreported, due to the victims’ fear of the suspects. Beyond that, Brown said some victims are likely not contacting police because they are paying the suspects instead.“Obviously, people are making payments,” Brown said. “People are falling victim otherwise it wouldn't continue to be replicated in Peel and across Canada and the U.S.

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