Peel police have dismantled a criminal organization based in Brampton, arresting 18 individuals and seizing over $4.2 million in assets. This organized network is linked to numerous extortion incidents and acts of violence, primarily targeting the South Asian business community. The investigation revealed that these individuals engaged in staging vehicle collisions to commit insurance fraud, employing threats and violence. Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah confirmed that a significant number of the extortion cases investigated were connected to this group, many of whom were already under judicial release when arrested.
Peel police have arrested 18 individuals and seized over $4.2 million in assets related to a Brampton-based organized crime network involved in towing.
The investigation revealed a significant connection between a criminal organization and extortion incidents affecting the South Asian community, particularly targeting local business owners.
Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah emphasized that many violent extortion threats can be traced to this criminal network, which had been active in the region.
Detective Brian Lorette noted that many staged vehicle collisions have severe public safety risks, leading to significant fraud in the insurance industry.
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