Indo-Canadian arrested for extortion threats to South Asian businesses

A 33-year-old man of Indian origin has been arrested in the city of Hamilton, Canada, for allegedly making extortion calls and threats.

A 33-year-old man of Indian origin has been arrested in the city of Hamilton, Canada, for allegedly making extortion calls and threats.

Hitesh Bansal, a resident of Brampton, Canada, has been charged with three counts of extortion after allegedly making threats of violence to Brampton business owners, families, and staff.

Bansal, who was arrested on February 12, is currently in police custody, has a pending bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.