Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Canada: 18 Arrested in Towing Industry Scheme
Police in Canada arrested 18 people, most of whom are of Indian descent, for their involvement in a towing industry scam.
They were part of a criminal group using threats and staging car accidents to make money.
The police took more than $4.2 million in assets.
This investigation, called Project Outsource, focused on dismantling the criminal network involved in extortion and violence in the towing business.
Eighteen individuals, mainly of Indian origin, were arrested in Peel Region, Canada, linked to an organized criminal network.
The arrests are connected to the towing industry and involve extortion, fraud, and firearms offenses.
Over $4.2 million in assets were seized during the operation.
The investigation, named Project Outsource, started in July 2024.
Some suspects were on judicial release at the time of their arrest.
- Who
- Eighteen people, primarily of Indian-origin, were arrested.
- What
- Eighteen individuals were arrested and charged with offenses related to criminal organization, extortion, fraud, and firearms.
- When
- Arrests were made as of June 10, 2024; the investigation began in July 2024.
- Where
- Peel Region, Ontario, Canada.
- Why
- To dismantle an organized criminal network involved in extortion and violence within the towing industry.
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The accused are alleged to have used threats, staged collisions and firearms.
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- Number of People Arrested
- 18
- Primary Charges
- Extortion, Fraud, Firearms Offenses
- Assets Seized
- $4.2 million+
- Investigation Name
- Project Outsource
- Location
- Peel Region, Canada
- Towing Companies Mentioned
- Certified Roadside, Humble Roadside
