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Two Indian-origin suspects charged over alleged dating app scheme
Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are seeking additional victims following an extortion investigation in Brampton linked to an online dating setup.
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 19, Aug 2026
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Two Indian-origin persons have been arrested and charged in Canada in connection with an alleged dating app extortion scheme.
According to Peel Regional Police, the online setup was allegedly carried out by two suspects, 35-year-old Harwinder Singh and 23-year-old Riya Riya, both from Brampton.
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The two were arrested on Aug. 12 and charged with two counts of forcible confinement, two counts of extortion and one count of robbery in connection with an incident that took place in July.
Singh, the male suspect, was additionally charged with uttering threats.
Peel Police Seek Additional Victims in Online Dating Extortion Investigation
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Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are seeking additional victims following an extortion investigation in Brampton linked to an online dating setup.
In July, the victim was contacted on a messaging platform by an individual using the name Manisha Sharma. After agreeing to meet in person, the victim attended a residential basement apartment near Torbram Road and Peter Robertson Boulevard in Brampton. Shortly after, a male suspect entered the room, and the victim was allegedly threatened and extorted for C$6,000 through e-transfer.
Both suspects were held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone who experienced a similar incident under the pretext of a casual date to come forward and contact police.
Anyone targeted by extortion or with information about extortion is encouraged to report it to Peel Regional Police.
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