U.S. Charges 24 in Global Crime Syndicate | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 2m

Twenty-four global criminals face U.S. charges in “Operation Hard Ball,” targeting India’s feared Bishnoi gang and two other syndicates for murder, drug trafficking, and human smuggling — even as their leader allegedly directs operations from prison using smuggled phones. Recruits, often vulnerable youth, were sent abroad under fake visas to commit crimes, while lieutenants like Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara carried out deadly orders. Also indicted: Bhagwanpuria and Dhanda gangs, with arrests across Canada and Europe. Law enforcement vows relentless pursuit to dismantle these terror networks…