Three Indian origin Canadians face felony charges over vehicle theft racket in Toronto
Following weeks of surveillance, police recovered stolen property and charged the suspects with multiple offences, including possession of counterfeit marks and stolen goods.
New Delhi: An intensive investigation into an organised auto theft network has culminated in the arrest of three Indian origin Canadian residents and the recovery of stolen property. Peel Regional Police’s Commercial Auto Crime Bureau revealed that the operation targeted a sophisticated group allegedly responsible for stealing personal vehicles, hijacking tractor-trailers, and orchestrating auto-related fraud.
Weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering
The probe, which launched in December 2025, focused on a criminal web operating within the Greater Toronto Area. After weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering, officers executed a high-stakes search warrant at a Brampton residence on January 8, 2026.
During the raid, investigators discovered three stolen vehicles hidden on the property. In an attempt to evade detection, all three vehicles had been fitted with fraudulent Ontario license plates.
Three Indian origin suspects arrested
Three individuals of Indian-origin were taken into custody during the operation. Police highlighted that two of the suspects were already out on court-ordered release for prior property offences at the time of their arrest.
Amritpal Khattra, 28
Khattra faces the most extensive list of charges, indicating a central role in the ring’s operations:
Theft of a motor vehicle and Attempted theft.
Break and enter.
Possession of property obtained by crime.
Two counts of possession of a counterfeit mark (fake plates/ID).
Possession of break-in instruments.
Theft under $5,000.
Failure to comply with release and probation orders.
Gurtas Bhullar, 33
Bhullar’s charges mirror the violent and technical nature of the thefts:
Theft of a motor vehicle and Attempted theft.
Break and enter.
Possession of property obtained by crime.
Possession of break-in instruments.
Failure to comply with a release order.
Mandeep Kaur, 32
Kaur was implicated in the logistical side of the operation:
Possession of property obtained by crime.
Possession of a counterfeit mark.
Legal proceedings
Following the arrests, Khattra and Bhullar were held in custody pending bail hearings, largely due to their violation of previous court orders. Mandeep Kaur was released on an undertaking with specific conditions and is expected to appear in court at a later date.
Peel Regional Police continue to investigate the extent of the ring’s reach, including the potential involvement of other associates and the location of additional stolen tractor-trailers. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding auto-related fraud in the Brampton area to come forward.