Five Indian men, who appear to be students or new-comer from India types, have been arrested byInvestigators from the 21 Criminal Investigation Bureau, who have charged five individuals in connection to an organized prolific theft ring targeting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO). Five suspects, identified by police as Anuj Kumar, 25, Simarpeet Singh, 29, Sharndeep Singh, 25, Simranjeet Singh, 24 — all of whom are of no fixed address — and Prabhpreet Singh, 29, of Caledon, are each charged with theft over $5,000. Sharndeep Singh, Simranjeet Singh, and Prabhpreet Singh are separately charged with breach of release order, break-and-enter with intent to commit indictable offence and conspiracy to commit indictable offence, respectively. The charges have not been tested in court. Two additional suspects, identified by police as 28-year-old Jagshir Singh and 25-year-old Punit Sehjra, both of no fixed address, are also being sought in connection with the investigation.

By PD Raj – Senior Reporter DESIBUZZCanada

TORONTO– Five Indian men, who appear to be students or new-comer from India types, have been arrested byInvestigators from the 21 Criminal Investigation Bureau, who have charged five individuals in connection to an organized prolific theft ring targeting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).

Between August 2024 and February 2025, the group collectively stole from 50 LCBO locations across various jurisdictions. On many occasions, multiple suspects would enter the store together and operate in a coordinated manner to distract and keep watch of employees, while others entered through a restricted access point to steal volumes of liquor. 

To date, approximately $237,738.95 worth of products were stolen.

As a result of the investigation, five individuals have been arrested and charged with Theft Over $5000, while three of them have received additional charges:

Anuj Kumar, 25-year-old man of no fixed address

Simarpeet Singh, 29-year-old man of no fixed address

Sharndeep Singh, 25-year-old man of no fixed address

Breach of Release Order

Simranjeet Singh, 24-year-old man of no fixed address

Break and Enter with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence

Prabhpreet Singh, 29-year-old man from Caledon

Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

All five arrested individuals were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Additionally, two individuals of no fixed address are wanted for Theft Over $5000 and Break and Enter with Intent to an Commit Indictable Offence:

Jagshir Singh, 28-year-old man

Punit Sehjra, 25-year-old man

“The work of our Criminal Investigation Bureau has been nothing short of exceptional in dismantling this prolific organized crime group. By arresting and charging multiple individuals, we are sending a strong message that those who target our communities will be found and held accountable. We remain committed to pursuing criminals who threaten the safety of our neighborhoods, and ensuring they face justice for their actions,” said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate more charges to be laid.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (905) 453-2121 ext. 2133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.