Canadian Police Arrest 17 in Crackdown on International Criminal Network Targeting Indian Diaspora
Canada’s ‘foreign gun squads’ expose growing fears within Indian diaspora: Report
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Canadian police arrested 17 individuals linked to an international criminal network known as ‘For Brothers’ for extorting South Asian business owners. This crackdown highlights growing concerns within the Indian diaspora regarding violence and intimidation aimed at their community across Canada and the U.S.
- 01The arrested individuals are accused of extortion, shooting, and arson, with ties to an international criminal network called ‘For Brothers’.
- 02The criminal network is believed to have been involved in 24 incidents, including 14 violent cases, targeting the South Asian community in Canada and the U.S.
- 03Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown stated that none of the 17 accused are Canadian citizens, indicating the international nature of the crime.
- 04The police reported that the group’s tactics included intimidation and violence against local businesses that refused to comply with extortion demands.
- 05The ongoing crackdown by Canadian authorities aims to address not only this criminal network but also broader issues of foreign interference and organized crime.
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On Monday, Canadian police arrested 17 individuals linked to an international criminal network known as ‘For Brothers’. The group is accused of targeting South Asian business owners and community members in Canada and the United States through a campaign of extortion, violence, and intimidation. Peel Police reported that the network has been involved in 24 incidents, including 14 violent cases characterized by shootings and arson, with a total of 324 bullets fired. Notably, the accused are not Canadian citizens, as stated by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, underscoring the international dimensions of these crimes. The police investigation revealed that businesses, including restaurants and trucking companies, were repeatedly attacked after refusing to meet extortion demands. This incident reflects a growing concern within the Indian diaspora in Canada, which has faced increasing threats and violence in recent years, including vandalism of temples. The Canadian government is intensifying efforts to combat international criminal groups and foreign interference, addressing the safety and security of its diverse communities.
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The arrests address rising concerns about safety and security within the South Asian community in Canada, which has faced threats and violence.
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