The Crown has stayed charges of aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence against Akash Rana, 27, in a Newmarket courtroom. This decision follows Rana's testimony as a Crown witness against Mohamad Lilo, who was convicted in the aggravated assault of his former girlfriend Elnaz Hajtamiri, who is missing and presumed dead. Rana was involved in a plot to track, harm, and kidnap Hajtamiri in December 2021 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and her subsequent abduction in January 2022 in Wasaga Beach. Other co-accused, Riyasat Singh and Harshdeep Binner, took plea deals, while Sukhpreet Singh was recently arrested in Texas. Mohamad Lilo awaits sentencing and a separate murder trial.
Crown stays charges against man accused in 2021 parking garage attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Crown has stayed charges of aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence against Akash Rana, 27, in a Newmarket courtroom. This decision follows Rana's testimony as a Crown witness against Mohamad Lilo, who was convicted in the aggravated assault of his former girlfriend Elnaz Hajtamiri, who is missing and presumed dead. Rana was involved in a plot to track, harm, and kidnap Hajtamiri in December 2021 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and her subsequent abduction in January 2022 in Wasaga Beach. Other co-accused, Riyasat Singh and Harshdeep Binner, took plea deals, while Sukhpreet Singh was recently arrested in Texas. Mohamad Lilo awaits sentencing and a separate murder trial.
Trending- 1 December 20, 2021: Elnaz Hajtamiri attacked in a Richmond Hill parking garage.
- 2 January 12, 2022: Elnaz Hajtamiri abducted from a home in Wasaga Beach.
- 3 Late 2022: Riyasat Singh deported.
- 4 March 2023: Akash Rana arrested.
- 5 Last month (June 2025): Harshdeep Binner released from jail.
- 6 Last month (June 2025): Sukhpreet Singh arrested by ICE in San Antonio, Texas.
- 7 A few weeks ago (late June/early July 2025): Akash Rana testified as a Crown witness against Mohamad Lilo.
- 8 Recently (July 2025): Mohamad Lilo convicted of aggravated assault by a Barrie jury.
- 9 Friday (July 11, 2025): Crown stays charges against Akash Rana in Newmarket courtroom.
- 10 Next week (July 2025): Harshpreet Sekhon scheduled to return to Newmarket courtroom.
- 11 October 2025: Mohamad Lilo awaiting sentencing for aggravated assault.
- 12 May 2026: Mohamad Lilo separate trial for Hajtamiri’s murder.
- Charges against Akash Rana were stayed.
- Mohamad Lilo was convicted of aggravated assault and awaits sentencing and a separate murder trial.
- Riyasat Singh was deported.
- Harshdeep Binner was released from jail.
- Sukhpreet Singh was arrested.
- Elnaz Hajtamiri remains missing and is presumed dead.
What: Charges of aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence against Akash Rana were stayed by the Crown. Mohamad Lilo was convicted of aggravated assault against Elnaz Hajtamiri. Elnaz Hajtamiri was attacked in a parking garage and later abducted. Other individuals involved in the attack and abduction have taken plea deals or been arrested.
When: Friday (July 11, 2025) in Newmarket courtroom; December 20, 2021 (parking garage attack); January 12, 2022 (abduction); March 2023 (Akash Rana arrested); late 2022 (Riyasat Singh deported); last month (Harshdeep Binner released, Sukhpreet Singh arrested); October (Mohamad Lilo sentencing); May 2026 (Mohamad Lilo murder trial).
Where: Newmarket, Ontario; Delta, B.C.; Richmond Hill, Ontario; Wasaga Beach, Ontario; Barrie, Ontario; San Antonio, Texas.
Why: Akash Rana's charges were stayed because he testified as a Crown witness against Mohamad Lilo. Mohamad Lilo orchestrated the attacks on Elnaz Hajtamiri after she ended their relationship.
How: Akash Rana was hired as part of a plot to track down, harm, and kidnap Elnaz Hajtamiri. The December 2021 attack involved the use of a frying pan and a stolen black Mazda. Tracking devices were found on Hajtamiri’s vehicle.