Police have made multiple arrests related to an illegal lottery scheme and betting operation linked to Brampton businesses, the OPP says.<\/p>\n
The investigation, dubbed \u201cProject Baserunner\u201d by the OPP, started over a year ago in May 2025 and was a probe into alleged illegal lottery sales at stores in the Greater Toronto Area.<\/p>\n
Three businesses in Brampton were searched on April 15, and investigators say three people were arrested.<\/p>\n
Anh Quan Nguyen, 25, Bao Khanh Dinh, 23, and Huong Thi Huynh, all of North York, have been charged with unauthorized lottery scheme, keep common gaming\/betting house, and possession of property obtained by crime.<\/p>\n
The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at later dates.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca<\/a>. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s note: this story has been updated to include charges laid against Huong Thi Huynh.<\/p>\n