OPP INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF EXTORTION
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(LONDON, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating multiple cases of extortion in southwestern Ontario.
Since 2024, the OPP has identified 10 cases that appear to follow a pattern of extortion. These are in addition to the more than 50 cases being investigated in Caledon and Dufferin detachments. These extortion attempts have targeted victims in the Norfolk, Brant, Middlesex and Wellington 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 appear to target members of the South Asian community.
The OPP has investigated numerous weapons incidents where properties have sustained damage due to gunfire. No injuries have been reported in relation to these incidents. Police believe these shootings are linked to threatening communications and extortion attempts.