Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) are seeking additional victims following an extortion investigation in Brampton linked to an online dating setup.

In July, the victim was contacted on a messaging platform by an individual using a name Manisha Sharma. After agreeing to meet in person in August, the victim attended a residential basement apartment near Torbram Road and Peter Roberston Boulevard in Brampton. Shortly after, a male suspect entered the room, and the victim was allegedly threatened and extorted of $6,000 through e-transfer.

Following a thorough investigation, investigators identified the suspects as Harwinder Singh, a 35-year-old man from Brampton, and Riya Riya, a 23-year-old woman from Brampton. Both were arrested and charged on August  12 with two counts of  Forcible Confinement , two counts of Robbery and two counts of Extortion. 

In addition to the above charges, Harwinder was also charged for Uttering Threats.

Both suspects were held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone who experienced a similar incident under the pretext of a casual date to come forward and contact police.