Peel Police Dismantle International Extortion Network Terrorizing South Asian Businesses: 17 Arrested

LOCATION: Brampton, ON DATE: May 27, 2026 LEAD AGENCY: Peel Regional Police

Peel Regional Police have arrested 17 men linked to a violent international criminal network known as the “For Brothers” gang, which systematically targeted South Asian business owners across the Region of Peel in an escalating campaign of extortion, arson, and gunfire. The arrests resulted in 106 criminal charges covering extortion, firearms offences, arson, conspiracy, and drug-related crimes.

Investigation Overview

The arrests stem from a sweeping joint investigation launched in December 2025. The suspects are connected to 24 incidents, 16 of which were violent attacks attributed directly to the For Brothers network. The investigation is the latest action by Peel’s Extortion Task Force, which has been active since 2023 and includes approximately 30 officers and analysts.

Arrests

106

Criminal Charges

Incidents

Violent Attacks

“The violence was not random. They were specifically targeted and escalated over time.”

— Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah

Modus Operandi

Victims — primarily owners of restaurants and trucking companies in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon — were threatened and saw their businesses shot at and set on fire after refusing to comply with the gang’s extortion demands.

Methods Used by For Brothers Gang

Extortion Demands: South Asian business owners targeted with threats and intimidation.
Arson Attacks: Businesses set on fire for refusing to pay extortion.
Firearms Violence: Shootings at businesses to coerce compliance.
Scaling Violence: Attacks escalated over time when victims refused to comply.

Firearms Violence Statistics

324 Rounds: Total discharged across 16 violent incidents linked to For Brothers Gang.
310 Rounds: Estimated rounds attributed to For Brothers out of ~620 total in Peel Region in 2026.
50%: Proportion of illegal firearm discharges in Peel Region linked to this gang.

“Each bullet represents a life that could have been lost and a tremendous amount of fear and concern created in our community.”

— Deputy Chief Nick Milonovich, Peel Regional Police

Charged Suspects

The 17 accused include individuals from Brampton, Surrey, B.C., and California. Six of those charged may face immigration action following the conclusion of their criminal cases.

Suspect	Age	Location
Iqbal Singh Bhagria	25	Brampton
Dilawarpreet Singh	26	Brampton
Prabhdeep Sohal	22	Brampton
Ajaydeep Singh	29	Brampton
Rajan Singh	28	Brampton
Jashanpreet Singh	22	Brampton
Sukhwinder Singh	32	Brampton
Mohinder Singh	30	Brampton
Ravinder Singh	25	Surrey, B.C.
Jashanbir Singh	21	Surrey, B.C.
Akashdeep Singh	24	Norval
Mandeep Singh	21	Brampton
Partapbir Ghuman	22	Brampton
Navroop Singh	24	Brampton
Amritjot Singh	22	Brampton
Guneet Guneet	27	Brampton
Gautam Gautam	22	Manteca, California

International Connections

The probe’s reach extends well beyond the GTA. Chief Duraiappah confirmed the investigation has ties to British Columbia, the United States, and India, with one accused linked to an attempted homicide overseas. Two suspects were arrested from Surrey, B.C., and one from Manteca, California.

CBSA Involvement

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) separately arrested and detained six additional individuals for immigration-related inadmissibility. Three have already been removed from Canada, two remain in CBSA custody, and one has been released on conditions by the Immigration and Refugee Board.

CBSA Immigration Enforcement Statistics

446: Immigration investigations opened as of May 7, 2026.
118: Removal orders issued for various inadmissibility grounds.
55: Enforced removals completed.

“The Canada Border Services Agency collaborates with law enforcement partners to combat extortion and protect communities across Canada.”

— Erin O’Gorman, President of the CBSA

Participating Agencies

Law Enforcement Partners

Peel Regional Police Ontario Provincial Police Canada Border Services Agency FBI FINTRAC Surrey Police Service

Evidence Seized

Items Recovered During Investigation

6 Firearms: Various weapons seized during search warrants.
Illicit Drugs: Controlled substances recovered.
Multiple Cell Phones: Communication devices used by suspects.
SIM Cards: Used for secure communications.
Fraudulent Identification Cards: Fake documents used by the network.

Det. Brian Lorette, who led the investigative team, confirmed that the For Brothers Gang remains a priority. “These groups used violent tactics repeatedly to target victims who refused to comply with extortion demands,” he said. “The investigation remains ongoing and further arrests are anticipated.”

How to Report

Anyone who has been a victim of extortion or has information related to the investigation is urged to contact Peel Regional Police at (905) 453-3131 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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