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Online Date Turns Nightmare: $6,000 Extorted in Brampton
20 Aug
Summary
- Victim allegedly threatened and forced to send $6,000 during a date.
- Two Indian-origin individuals, aged 23 and 35, were arrested.
- Police suspect additional victims and urge others to come forward.
In Brampton, Canada, a planned meeting arranged through an online messaging platform escalated into a serious crime. A victim, who had connected with someone using the username "Manisha Sharma," was allegedly threatened shortly after arriving at a basement apartment.
Investigators report that a male suspect entered the premises and coerced the victim into transferring $6,000 via e-transfer under duress. The incident occurred near Torbram Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard.
Peel Regional Police have since arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged extortion and confinement. Harwinder Singh, 35, and Riya Riya, 23, both residents of Brampton, were taken into custody on August 12. They are facing charges including forcible confinement, extortion, and robbery, with Singh also charged with uttering threats.
The arrested suspects were held pending bail hearings. Police suspect that there may be other individuals who have experienced similar situations after arranging casual dates online. They are urging anyone with information to contact investigators or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
