US Edition‘Violent’ Crime Group Linked to Extortion Attempts and Dozens of Staged Collisions in GTA, Police Say
- Police in the Greater Toronto Area have dismantled an organized crime network linked to extortion and staged collisions.
- Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah stated that the investigation, called Project Outsource, is a significant blow to this violent organization.
- Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich reported that the group attempted to extort hundreds of thousands of dollars from the community.
- Peel police noted a rise in violent extortion attempts against South Asian business owners, including threats and shootings.
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‘How did they know this?’: Extortion, towing probe points at two big bosses in Brampton
As the number of extortion reports rise in Brampton, Peel police announce the results of Project Outsource that seized $4.2 million in assets. One inspector details exactly how this alleged gang is carrying out the extortion demands against successful South Asian business owners.
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