UPDATE on Rukhsar Achakzai
Rukhsar Achakzai has denied the allegations that she is involved in any extortion cases. Rukhsar Achakzai's official statement on Instagram reads, "Earlier this week, a personal matter I have been dealing with was made public with the intention to harass me and humiliate my family. These false accusations have led to the spread of misinformation, and I want to make it clear that I am not involved in any of the claims being made.
It has been deeply hurtful to see these false accusations and fabricated details shared online. I want to emphasize that I have always worked hard to build a positive and honest community with all of you, and I would never do anything to betray the trust we have built together.
My legal team is actively working to address the situation, stop the harassment, and ensure that the truth is heard. I am incredibly grateful for the support I have received from so many of you during this challenging time. Your understanding and encouragement mean the world to me."
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In a shocking development, Canada's Peel Police on Thursday announced of arrested 5 individuals including a woman influencer named Rukhsar Achakzai. Peel Police announced that Rukhsar Achakzai and 4 Punjab-origin men were arrested by Peel Regional Police Extortion Investigative Task Force (EITF). Rukhsar Achakzai and the Punjab-origin men were arrested in connection to extortion-related incidents occurring in Brampton and Mississauga, targeting the South Asian business community.
The Canadian Peel Police in their official release alleged that the EITF has arrested five additional suspects, seized four firearms, and laid multiple charges. The arrested individuals have all included demands for large sums of money under the threat of violence. The names of the arrested individuals include- Bandhumaan Sekhon, a 27-year-old from British Columbia, Harmanjit Singh, a 25-year-old from Brampton, Tejinder Tatla, a 44-year-old from Brampton, Rukhsar Achakzai, a 21-year-old from Brampton, and Dinesh Kumar, a 24-year-old from Hamilton.
Who is Rukhsar Achakzai?
Notably, Rukhsar Achakzai's arrest has raised many eyebrows on social media as Pro Punjab TV reported that she is a well-known influencer. On digging deep it was found that Rukhsar Achakzai's Instagram handle has more than 300K followers. Ever since Peel Police announced Rukhsar Achakzai's arrest, the influencer's comment section has been bombarded with questions.
Many are also wondering whether Rukhsar Achakzai is of Punjabi origin or not. Notably, Rukhsar Achakzai's video is available in both Punjabi and Pushto languages. Therefore, it is hard to tell whether Rukhsar Achakzai has her roots in Punjab or not.
Peel Police revealed that Rukhsar Achakzai is a 21-year-old from Brampton. She was arrested on July 30, 2024, for incidents dating back to September 2023. She was charged with Extortion and mischief under $5000.00. Rukhsar was held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton and has since been released with court-imposed conditions.
More on Peel Police extortion case
Talking about the other people who have been arrested in the case, Bandhumaan Sekhon, a 27-year-old from British Columbia, was arrested on August 19, 2024, for an incident that occurred in January of 2024. Sekhon has been charged Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, etc.
Another person who has been arrested is Harmanjit Singh. Harmanjit is a 25-year-old from Brampton, was arrested on July 4, 2024, for an incident that occurred in May of 2024. Tejinder Tatla, a 44-year-old from Brampton, was arrested on July 25, 2024, for threats that were made toward a business owner and his family members in June of 2024.
Dinesh Kumar, a 24-year-old from Hamilton, was arrested on August 14, 2024 on extortion charges, for an incident that occurred in July of 2024.