Extortion Charges Filed Against 5 Indians in Ontario for Threats Against South Asian Business

Los Angeles, Feb 09, 2024
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In Ontario, a dedicated task force within the Peel Regional Police is actively investigating 29 cases of extortion targeting South Asian businesses. This specialized unit has taken decisive action by laying charges against five individuals implicated in the alleged extortion schemes.

Notably, these incidents in Ontario align with a broader pattern observed in British Columbia and Alberta. Authorities suggest that these extortion efforts are part of a coordinated operation originating from India. The interprovincial nature of these activities underscores the need for collaborative efforts among law enforcement agencies to address and dismantle such criminal networks.

Gagan Ajit Singh	Arundeep Singh	Anmoldeep Singh

Gagan Ajit Singh, a 23-year-old man from Brampton, was charged with the following:

• Extortion x 2
• Utter Threats to Cause Death
• Discharge Firearm with Intent
• Arson Causing Damage to Property
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Device
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Fraud Over $5000

Anmoldeep Singh, a 23-year-old man from Mississauga, was charged with the following:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Fraud over $5000

Gagan Ajit Singh and Anmoldeep Singh were held for bail hearings and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Hashmeet Kaur, a 25-year-old female from Brampton, was charged with the following;

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

Iymanjot Kaur, a 21-year-old female from Brampton, was charged with the following:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

Iymanjot Kaur and Hashmeet Kaur will attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.
On Friday, January 26, 2024, a 32-year-old victim allegedly received a phone call and threatening WhatsApp messages demanding large sums of money.

Arundeep Thind, a 39-year-old man of no fixed address, is charged with the following offence:

• Extortion

He was held for a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton

Through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported this Peel Regional Police investigation.

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