"York Regional Police say they've charged nine people after wrapping up a two-year investigation into illegal gambling operations in Vaughan and Toronto. As part of the probe, officers seized gaming machines, large amounts of cash, and other assets they believe were tied to criminal activity. The announcement comes just weeks after the same police force charged a former Toronto police officer and another suspect in a separate gambling-related extortion case linked to organized crime."
"On January 22, officers carried out search warrants at a home and a gaming house in Vaughan, two homes and two gaming houses in Toronto, plus a Toronto business, a storage locker, and two vehicles. During the searches, police seized video gaming machines and related equipment, along with a large amount of cash and other assets believed to be proceeds of illegal gambling. Officers also found illicit tobacco and alcohol, a cryptocurrency wallet, silver bars and coins, vehicles, and controlled substances."
"The investigation, dubbed Project Scala, was led by York Regional Police's Traditional Organized Crime Task Force. Police say it began in 2024 and focused on illegal gaming houses in both cities, as well as the people allegedly collecting money from them. Multi-Jurisdictional Operation Project Scala Nets Arrests, Major Seizures Full details here: https://t.co/ubrr7vqe14 pic.twitter.com/Rl618pDvvs - York Regional Police (@YRP) February 2, 2026"
York Regional Police charged nine people and laid 22 Criminal Code charges after a two-year investigation into illegal gambling operations in Vaughan and Toronto. The probe, called Project Scala and led by the Traditional Organized Crime Task Force, began in 2024 and targeted illegal gaming houses and individuals collecting money from them. On January 22, search warrants were executed at residences, gaming houses, a Toronto business, a storage locker, and vehicles. Police seized video gaming machines, related equipment, large amounts of cash, illicit tobacco and alcohol, a cryptocurrency wallet, silver bars and coins, vehicles, and controlled substances. Accused range from 27 to 70 and face charges including operating gaming houses and possessing or trafficking proceeds of crime.
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