Brampton men charged in extortion scheme

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:53 am

In Brampton, police have charged three men in connection with an alleged extortion scheme targeting a local business. Authorities report that the suspects made threatening moves, including alleged gunfire, stirring concerns about community safety. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to uncover the full details behind the incident.

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Three men from Brampton have been charged in an extortion investigation after threats were allegedly made towards a local business owner. Peel Regional Police officers were notified after a local business in the Queen Street and Kennedy Road South area was the target of gunfire on April 30. No one…

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