Extortion Task Force Takes Down International Criminal Group Targeting South Asian Community
Note: For a full list of arrests and associated charges, and downloadable video, please see attachments section below.
Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police have arrested 17 individuals, majority of whom have ties to an international criminal network known as For Brothers, which targeted South Asian business owners and community members across the region, Canada and the United States.
Led by the Extortion Task Force, the investigation dismantled a coordinated campaign of intimidation, threats, and escalating violence used to extort local businesses.
The organized criminal network is allegedly responsible for a series of targeted attacks against the Region of Peel’s South Asian community. They are believed to have been active in Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, and British Columbia, with links to California.
About the Investigation
In December 2025, a Joint Forces Operation commenced, which included Peel Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).
Several businesses, including restaurants and trucking companies, were repeatedly targeted after refusing to comply with extortion demands, highlighting the group’s persistence and increasingly violent tactics.
In one incident, investigators allege two of the accused were responsible for a shooting and arson at a residential address in Caledon, followed minutes later by a second shooting targeting a business in Brampton.
Overall, the 17 accused are connected to 24 incidents. Of those, investigators linked 16 violent incidents associated with For Brothers, including arson and multiple shootings that involved 324 rounds discharged.
17 Arrests and 106 Criminal Charges
In April 2026, investigators executed a series of search warrants across multiple locations, resulting in the arrest of the following 17 men, facing a total of 106 criminal charges:
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Iqbal Singh Bhagria, 25, of Brampton, ON |
Akashdeep Singh, 24, of Norval, ON |
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Ravinder Singh, 25, of Surrey, BC |
Jashanbir Singh, 21, of Surrey, BC |
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Dilawarpreet Singh, 26, of Brampton, ON |
Mandeep Singh, 21, of Brampton, ON |
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Prabhdeep Sohal, 22, of Brampton, ON |
Partapbir Ghuman, 22, of Brampton, ON |
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Ajaydeep Singh, 29, of Brampton, ON |
Navroop Singh, 24, of Brampton, ON |
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Rajan Singh, 28, of Barrie, ON |
Amritjot Singh, 22, of Brampton, ON |
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Jashanpreet Singh, 22, of Brampton, ON |
Guneet Guneet, 27, of Brampton, ON |
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Sukhwinder Singh, 32, of Brampton, ON |
Mohinder Singh, 30, of Brampton, ON |
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Gautam Gautam, 22, of Manteca, CA |
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Six individuals charged by Peel Regional Police may face immigration action, including possible removal from the country, after their criminal cases are finished. Separately, the CBSA arrested and detained six individuals for immigration-related inadmissibility. For those arrested and detained by CBSA, three individuals have been removed, two are in CBSA custody, and one has been released by the Immigration and Refugee Board on conditions.
During the investigation, police also seized six firearms, illicit drugs, multiple cell phones, SIM cards and fraudulent identification cards.
The investigation remains ongoing and further arrests are anticipated.
Partners in Fighting Extortions
Peel Regional Police would like to thank the CBSA, OPP, Surrey Police Service, Edmonton Police Service and the FBI for their assistance in this investigation. Peel Regional Police would also like to recognize and thank FINTRAC for their ongoing assistance.
Since 2023, through the work of the Extortion Task Force, Peel Regional Police have been actively addressing violent extortion incidents, including threats, financial demands, and acts of violence such as shootings and arsons, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to community safety.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or has been a victim of similar acts of extortion is asked to contact Peel Regional Police at (905) 453-3131. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
QUICK FACTS
- 17 arrests with a total of 106 criminal charges
- 17 accused are connected to 24 incidents
- 16 violent incidents are linked to For Brothers, including arson and multiple shootings that involved 324 rounds discharged
- Seized items include six firearms, illicit drugs, cell phones, SIM cards and fraudulent IDs
- The Extortion Task Force includes approximately 30 officers and analysts
ATTACHMENTS
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“These arrests reflect the coordinated efforts of Peel Regional Police and our law enforcement partners across jurisdictions to disrupt these networks and hold those responsible accountable. Extortion is not confined to one region but connected both nationally and internationally. Addressing it requires strong cross-border collaboration and intelligence-sharing among agencies. We recognize the fear and harm this has caused, particularly within the South Asian community, and remain committed to put a stop to these crimes and keep our communities safe.”
— Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
“The Canada Border Services Agency collaborates with law enforcement partners to combat extortion and protect communities across Canada. Our efforts include intelligence sharing, investigations, arrests, detentions and removal of inadmissible foreign nationals engaging in extortion-related activities. As of May 7, 2026, we have opened 446 immigration investigations, issued 118 removal orders for various inadmissibility grounds, and enforced 55 removals.”
— Erin O’Gorman, President, Canada Border Services Agency
“The Ontario Provincial Police is proud to stand with our partners as a member of the Extortion Task Force. These crimes are having a serious impact on communities across central and western Ontario, with those responsible showing no regard for the fear and harm they cause. While progress has been made, we remain committed to working with our partners to identify, locate and hold these individuals accountable to ensure that residents feel safe in their communities.”
— Chief Superintendent Karen Gonneau, Investigation and Support Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police
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