Canadian Crimes (allegedly)

Signs of Extortion: Threatening messages with demands of violence or harm. Pressure to pay: Urgent demands for money to avoid threatened actions. Untraceable payment methods: Requests for money via wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. What to do: Don’t respond: Avoid engaging with the extortionist. Preserve evidence: Save all communications and payment records. Report to police: Contact local authorities immediately. Seek support: Reach out to people you trust or victim services. Contact the OPP if you believe you are a victim of extortion. Emergency: Dial 1-1. Non-Emergency: Call 1-888-310-1122.
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Signs of Extortion: Threatening messages with demands of violence or harm. Pressure to pay: Urgent demands for money to avoid threatened actions. Untraceable payment methods: Requests for money via wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. What to do: Don’t respond: Avoid engaging with the extortionist. Preserve evidence: Save all communications and payment records. Report to police: Contact local authorities immediately. Seek support: Reach out to people you trust or victim services. Contact the OPP if you believe you are a victim of extortion. Emergency: Dial 1-1. Non-Emergency: Call 1-888-310-1122.
Caledon 12/14/2025 12:10pm
OPP INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF EXTORTION
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(CALEDON, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating multiple cases of extortion dating from late 2023 to present.

Since December 2023, the OPP has identified more than 45 cases that appear to follow a pattern of extortion. These extortion attempts have targeted victims in the Caledon and Dufferin County areas and involve phone calls or text messages threatening violence unless a large sum of money is paid. The callers often demonstrate knowledge of the individual’s home or workplace and the offences appear targeted toward members of the South-Asian community.

Throughout 2024 and 2025, the OPP has investigated numerous weapons incidents where properties in the Caledon and Dufferin County areas have sustained property damage due to gunfire. Police believe these shootings are linked to threatening communications and extortion attempts.

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