Extortion Crisis Could Spread Across Canada: Patrick Brown

Extortion Crisis Could Spread Across Canada: Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown, the mayor of Brampton, is urging Ottawa to act fast, warning that an escalating extortion crisis could soon spread to every major city across Canada if stronger federal measures aren’t put in place. In recent public remarks and an opinion piece, Brown said organized crime groups are increasingly using encrypted apps like WhatsApp to intimidate local business owners—often demanding “protection money.” While many cases start with th…