West of Toronto in Peel Region, police say there have been 29 extortion attempts reported by members of the South Asian community. Usually they received a call, a WhatsApp message or a voice note demanding they hand over $1 million. Many of those who refused to comply have had armed gunmen open fire on their homes or businesses.This week, Peel police announced that they had arrested five individuals who are allegedly connected to just some of the reported extortion attempts.
He arrived to our interview wearing a bulletproof jacket. As Eric lifted his sweater to show us, he shared that he doesn't leave his house without it. "For my peace of mind, for my family, I have to take some measures for my safety," he said. "Absolutely, these investigations have led police in Ontario, in B.C., and now in Alberta, to determine that these organizations reside in India, outside of Canadian borders," he replied swiftly.
The individuals who spoke to CTV say they've posted two shooting videos on a social media page under the name Rinda Sandu. Sandu is an organized crime figure in India and Pakistan who allegedly died of a drug overdose in a hospital in Lahore, though other media reports suggest he's still alive. They told CTV News, "These trucking companies, these car dealerships, they're doing illegal things you don't know about, but we do."
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