Several students in Orillia have recently been targeted and threatened by an online gambling operation, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The OPP has issued a warning to parents and students in the area to be cautious and vigilant.
The online gambling operation is said to have been targeting students in Orillia by luring them into participating in illegal gambling activities. Once the students have become involved, they are then threatened and coerced into continuing to participate in order to pay off their debts.
Sergeant Susan Melanson of the OPP stated, “It is extremely concerning that students in our community are being targeted in this way. We want to make sure that everyone is aware of the dangers of becoming involved in illegal gambling and the potential consequences that come with it.”
The OPP has been working closely with local schools and parents to inform them of the situation and provide resources for those who may have been affected. They are also urging anyone who has been threatened or victimized by the online gambling operation to come forward and report it to the police.
“We want to reassure the community that we are taking this issue very seriously and are dedicated to investigating and putting an end to this illegal activity,” said Melanson.
The OPP is working diligently to identify and apprehend those responsible for the online gambling operation targeting Orillia students. In the meantime, they are urging parents and students to be cautious when it comes to engaging in online activities and to report any suspicious behavior immediately.
This developing story has sparked concern and outrage in the community, with many calling for increased measures to protect students from falling victim to online scams and illegal activities. The OPP is urging everyone to be vigilant and to report any suspicious behavior to help put an end to this dangerous operation.
