Three Indo-Canadians among five men have been arrested and charged after an investigation into violent extortion incidents in Peel Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Charged with multiple offences are Dupinderdeep Cheema, 36, of Brampton, Beant Dhillon, 51, of Brampton, Arundeep Thind, 39-year-old, of unknown address, Mustapha Alawiye, 32, of Mississaug and Kymani Hassakourinas, 32, of Mississauga.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

TORONTO – Three Indo-Canadians among five men have been arrested and charged after an investigation into violent extortion incidents in Peel Region and the Greater Toronto Area.

Charged with multiple offences are Dupinderdeep Cheema, 36, of Brampton, Beant Dhillon, 51, of Brampton, Arundeep Thind, 39-year-old, of unknown address, Mustapha Alawiye, 32, of Mississaug and Kymani Hassakourinas, 32, of Mississauga.

In a release Friday, Peel Regional Police said the suspects were allegedly involved in “extorting victims by assaulting, threatening and discharging firearms.”

Between December 2023 and May 2024, police received multiple complaints, where the suspects were allegedly involved in extorting victims by assaulting, threatening and discharging firearms.

Police then launched investigations into the alleged incidents after multiple people came forward to complain.

“Peel Regional Police will continue working to disrupt and dismantle criminal groups that harm our communities,” said Deputy Chief, Marc Andrews.

The suspects face the following charges:

Dupinderdeep Cheema, 36, of Brampton.

  • Criminal Harassment
  • Fail To Comply
  • Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Extortion

Beant Dhillon, 51, of Brampton:

  • Assault
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Extortion
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • Utter Threats

Arundeep Thind, 39-year-old,of unknown address:

  • Assault
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Extortion

Mustapha Alawiye, 32, of Mississauga:

  • Criminal Harassment

Kymani Hassakourinas, 32, of Mississauga:

  • Criminal Harassment

All individuals were held for bail hearings at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 2133. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.