Punjab-origin men held for robbing people after luring them online
India, July 11 -- Canadian police have arrested six young Indo-Canadian males, including two minors, for allegedly luring members of the community, including gays, for assignations through social media, and then robbing them.
Peel Regional Police (PRP) announced on Wednesday that between April and May this year, officers investigated three separate incidents where suspects engaged with victims via social media, to arrange in-person meetings under false pretenses. "Upon meeting, the victims were reportedly robbed, and in some cases a firearm was presented," PRP stated.
Police had originally arrested two suspects on May 31, but four more identified on Wednesday. "Investigators now believe that the suspects relied on false pretences to target South Asians, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, and lure them into meeting," the PRP statement said On May 31, those arrested were identified as Abhijot Singh, 20, from Brampton, and Ridhampreet Singh, 21, from Mississauga. The charges they face include kidnapping, robbery with firearm, robbery and fraud. On July 4, 18-year-old Hardil Singh Mehrok of Brampton and two male youth, aged 16 and 17, were arrested and charged with kidnapping and robbery.An arrest warrant has been sought for 20-year-old Preetpal Kooner of Mississauga for the same offences....
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