"Dozens" of staged car accidents, extortion attempts linked to criminal group in Brampton: police

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLtXXpo4Ge1ReTEboVvTDg https://ift.tt/l1uUyDc Peel Regional Police say key members of an Ontario-based criminal organization allegedly responsible for several extortion incidents and staged car accidents are facing charges. In a press conference on Monday, police revealed details of an investigation called ‘Project Outsource’ which was launched in July 2024 after officers saw a sharp trend in violent extortion attempts and other criminal activity in the region. Police allege Project Outsource found that the criminal network in Brampton, which is allegedly tied to the tow truck industry, was operating with “two distinct but interconnected components: one dedicated to extortion and violence, and the other rooted in the towing industry.” The force said 18 suspects were found to be associated with towing companies operating under the names “Certified Roadside” and “Humble Roadside.” The group faces almost 100 charges including conspiracy, extortion, fraud, firearm-related offences, participating and instructing in a criminal organization and staging collision offences. “We have substantial evidence linking the group to dozens of staged accidents and potentially costing insurance companies between $80,000-100,000 for each staged accident,” said Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich with Peel Regional Police. For more info, please go to https://ift.tt/Nxpo9QT Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Peel #Crime