Police in the Greater Toronto Area arrested 18 people linked to an organized criminal network in the towing industry, accused of extortion, violence, and staging collisions to defraud insurance. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah announced the results of "Project Outsource," identifying Paritosh Chopra and Inderjit Dhami as alleged leaders of companies Humble Roadside and Certified Roadside.
Police arrest 18 in Greater Toronto tow truck bust
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Police in the Greater Toronto Area arrested 18 people linked to an organized criminal network in the towing industry, accused of extortion, violence, and staging collisions to defraud insurance. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah announced the results of "Project Outsource," identifying Paritosh Chopra and Inderjit Dhami as alleged leaders of companies Humble Roadside and Certified Roadside.
Trending- 1 July 2024: Peel police launched 'Project Outsource'.
- 2 Monday (June 16, 2025): Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah announced the results of the operation.
- 18 arrests made in connection with the criminal network
- Seizure of tow trucks, firearms, and a crossbow
- Charges laid against alleged leaders of the network
- Disruption of alleged fraudulent and violent activities within the towing industry
What: Police arrested 18 people in the Greater Toronto Area who are part of an organized criminal network tied to the towing industry. The network is responsible for alleged acts of extortion, violence (including arson, threatening online messages, drive-by shootings), and staging vehicle collisions to defraud insurance providers.
When: Monday (June 16, 2025) - announcement of results; July 2024 - investigation launched.
Where: Greater Toronto Area, Brampton, Ont.
Why: To dismantle an organized criminal network that used violence and fraud to exploit the towing industry and target the South Asian business community.
How: Peel Regional Police launched 'Project Outsource,' which involved an investigation leading to arrests and the seizure of tow trucks, firearms, and a crossbow.