Indian-origin man, woman arrested in Canada over alleged $6,000 extortion during date
- Harwinder Singh and Riya Riya arrested on 12th August/Image: Peel Regional PoliceAn Indian-origin man and woman have been arrested in Brampton, Canada, after a person was allegedly threatened and forced to transfer $6,000 during a date.
- According to Peel Regional Police, the victim was contacted in July through an online messaging platform by an individual using the username “Manisha Sharma”, before agreeing to meet at a basement apartment near Torbram Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard.
- Police allege that a male suspect entered the apartment shortly after the victim arrived and threatened them
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- Harwinder Singh and Riya Riya arrested on 12th August/Image: Peel Regional PoliceAn Indian-origin man and woman have been arrested in Brampton, Canada, after a person was allegedly threatened and forced to transfer $6,000 during a date.
- According to Peel Regional Police, the victim was contacted in July through an online messaging platform by an individual using the username “Manisha Sharma”, before agreeing to meet at a basement apartment near Torbram Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard.
- Police allege that a male suspect entered the apartment shortly after the victim arrived and threatened them
Sources: Times of India