20 Charged in Greater Toronto Tow Truck Turf War Investigation

According to police, Paramount Towing, along with other rival Greater Toronto towing groups, have allegedly been involved in defrauding insurance companies with vehicles involved in collisions and staged collisions.

“The towing companies partnered with auto repair shops, as well as car and truck rental companies, to carry out their frauds,” police said.

Police said insurance companies hired lawyers and pursued legal action against numerous towing companies. Investigators also allege that Carr Law firm in Vaughan, Ont., hired by the insurance companies, became the target of violence, threats and extortion.

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