Towing industry scam: 18 people, mostly Indian-origin suspects, arrested in Canada
At least 18 people, mostly believed to be Indian-origin suspects, were arrested and assets worth over 4.2 million Canadian dollars seized after police dismantled an organised criminal network linked to the towing industry.
Sharing details, Peel Regional Police said in July 2024, Project Outsource was launched to investigate a criminal organisation believed to be behind a significant number of extortion incidents and related acts of violence.
As the investigation progressed, it became clear that the criminal network operated with two distinct, but interconnected components: one dedicated to extortion and violence, and the other rooted in the towing industry.
Several suspects were found to be associated with towing companies operating under the names Certified Roadside and Humble Roadside.
Investigators uncovered evidence that these individuals were engaged in insurance fraud by staging vehicle collisions and using threats, assaults, and firearms to exert control over local towing operations.
The accused face a total of 97 criminal charges related to criminal organization, extortion, fraud, firearms, and more.
Three individuals were charged and released to attend court at a later date, while 15 were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. Of the 18, almost half were on a form of judicial release at the time of arrest.
As of June 10, 2025, Haleh Javady Torabi, a 37-year-old woman from King City, and the following 17 men from Brampton have been arrested and charged in connection with the investigation.
The other arrested individuals were identified as Inderjit Dhami, 38; Paritosh Chopra, 32; Gurbinder Singh, 28; Kulwinder Puri, 25; Parminder Puri, 31; Inderjit Bal, 29; Varun Aul, 31; Ketan Chopra, 30; Norman Tazehkand, 32; Pawandeep Singh, 25; Dipanshu Garg, 24; Rahul Verma, 27; Karan Boparai, 26; Mankirat Boparai, 22; Simar Boparai, 21; Jovan Singh, 23; and Abhinav Bhardwaj, 25.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Who is Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer? Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s close aide sparks alarm with Bangladesh visit
A close associate of UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed recently visited several sensitive areas close to the border and delivered inflammatory speeches during his stay in Bangladesh this month, triggering tension, media reports said.
After 30 years, Trump brings back nuclear tests: Here’s why it’s raising global alarms
US President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing, an attempt to keep pace with other nations, including China and Russia.
From underdog to potential first openly gay Dutch PM: Who is Rob Jetten?
At 38, Rob Jetten has catapulted from political obscurity to the center of Dutch power, challenging far-right leader Geert Wilders in an election too close to call. His cheerful energy, message of unity, and openly gay identity have made him a fresh symbol of progressive politics in an age of polarization.
‘I hope my Hindu-raised wife finds Christ someday’: US VP JD Vance’s remarks spark debate
US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that his wife, Usha Vance, who was raised in the Hindu faith, will “one day be moved” by the Christian gospel, and his remarks have sparked discussion amid increasing polarization over religion and immigration in America.
Latest News
Trinamool Congress distributes 2002 voter lists in Bengal amid fear over SIR exercise
BJP accuses Kejriwal of lavish 2-acre ‘7-star mansion’ in Chandigarh; AAP hits back
Tripura first among NE states in implementing scheme to promote solar energy use in agricultural sector
Witch Hunt: Seven among three accused arrested for killing woman on suspicion of practicing witchcraft from Sidhai, West Tripura
