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A man and woman face extortion charges following an investigation into an alleged online dating scheme in Brampton.
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Harwinder Singh, a 35-year-old man, and Riya Riya, a 23-year-old woman, both of Brampton, were arrested on Aug. 12.
Harwinder Singh (seen here), 35, and Riya Riya, 23, both of Brampton, face extortion charges for an alleged online dating scheme. Photo by Handout /Peel Regional Police
They are each charged with two counts of forcible confinement, one count of robbery, and two counts of extortion.
Harwinder is also charged with uttering threats.
Both of the accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Riya Riya (seen here), 23, and Harwinder Singh, 35, both of Brampton, face extortion charges for an alleged online dating scheme. Photo by Handout /Peel Regional PolicePeel Regional PoliceCops concerned about other alleged victims
Police said investigators are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims and they are urging anyone who “experienced a similar incident under the pretext of a casual date to come forward.”
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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