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Open this photo in gallery:Three of the accused are enrolled as reservists in the 7th Toronto Regiment, a spokesperson for the Department of National Defence confirmed. James Maclennan/The Canadian PressToronto police have seized more than 2,500 rounds of ammunition allegedly stolen from the Canadian Armed Forces as part of an investigation into the July abduction of the owner of a cryptocurrency exchange that has led to the arrests of seven people, including three military members. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said Wednesday that what started as a kidnapping investigation evolved into something “much larger” as the force uncovered firearms, ammunition and illicit drugs.

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Three Canadian Armed Forces members are among seven people facing 82 charges after a kidnapping call snowballed into a larger probe, Toronto police say. Police Chief Myron Demkiw and Supt. Joe Matthews said Wednesday military ammunition was recovered during the investigation, which began on July 25 when officers were called to a reported abduction near Finch and Bayview avenues. The victim in that case was targeted as he approached his vehicle and was abducted at gunpoint, Demkiw alleged. The victim was handcuffed and assaulted while the suspects allegedly tried to access his cryptocurrency assets, he added. Matthews said the victim was released and was threatened not to call police. Within 24 hours, two suspects were arrested. The investigation that unfolded led to further arrests in August and September, and the discovery that three of the seven people arrested are members of the military. Story continues below advertisement

TorontoA third member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and four other people, were arrested and charged in a kidnapping probe that led to the arrest of two other members of Canada’s military reserves, Toronto police announced Wednesday.2 other military reserve members, 4 civilians also arrested and charged, police sayOlivia Piercey · CBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:17 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 15Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canadian Armed Forces members among 7 facing violent abduction chargesOctober 14|Duration 2:09The Toronto Police Service announced that seven men, including three with the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges related to an attempted abduction of a cryptocurrency exchange owner in Toronto earlier this year. A third member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has been charged in a kidnapping probe alongside four civilians, Toronto police announced Wednesday.