Peel Regional Police announced Monday that they have dismantled a violent international extortion ring linked to a group called ‘For Brothers’ and have arrested and charged 17 people. None of them are Canadian and the list suggests that they are all of Indian origin or Indians. For Brothers targeted South Asian business owners and community members throughout the region, Canada and the United States. They are believed to be active in Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon and British Columbia, bordering California.The investigation began in December 2025 as several businesses, including restaurants and trucking companies, were repeatedly targeted after refusing to meet extortion demands. In one incident, investigators alleged two accused were responsible for a shooting and arson attack at a residential address in Caledon, followed minutes later by a second shooting targeting a business in Brampton. 17 accused are linked to 24 incidents. Of those, investigators linked 16 violent incidents linked to the Four Brothers, including arson and multiple shootings, in which 324 rounds were fired.
none of them are canadian
Six men charged by Peel Regional Police could face immigration action, including possible removal from the country, after their criminal cases are concluded. The CBSA arrested and detained six individuals for immigration-related inadmissibility – three have been deported, two remain in CBSA custody, and one has been released on conditions by the Immigration and Refugee Board.
Details of 17 extortionists
Iqbal Singh Bhagaria, 25Ravinder Singh, 25, Dilwarpreet Singh, 26Prabhdeep Sohal, 22Ajaydeep Singh, 29Rajan Singh, 28Akashdeep Singh, 24Jashanbir Singh, 21Pratapbir Ghuman, 22Navroop Singh, 24Mohinder Singh, 30Mandeep Singh, 21Amritjot Singh, 22Jashanpreet Singh, 22Guneet Guneet, 27Sukhwinder Singh, 32Gautam Gautam, 22“These arrests reflect the coordinated efforts of Peel Regional Police and our law enforcement partners to disrupt these networks and hold those responsible accountable. Extortion is not limited to one region, but is linked nationally and internationally. Addressing it requires strong cross-border collaboration and intelligence sharing between agencies. We recognize the fear and harm this causes, particularly within the South Asian community, and are committed to stopping these crimes and protecting our communities. We are committed to keeping the area safe,” said Peel Region Police Chief Nishan Duraiappa.