Two Males Arrested After Kidnapping & Extortion Investigation in Ajax

Two males are facing numerous charges after a kidnapping and extortion investigation in Ajax.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the victim who provides transportation services was contacted to take two individuals from Ajax to Montreal. The victim was scheduled to meet with two males at a prearranged location. Upon arrival three males forced the victim into another vehicle while making threats with a firearm. The victim was driven to an ATM where he was forced to withdraw cash for the suspects. The victim was later released by the suspects.

The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, members of the West Crime Team, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, executed search warrants at three residences in Toronto. Two of the three suspects were located and taken into custody without incident.

Victor Antonio NUNEZ CEJA, age 32 from Toronto is charged with: Kidnapping, Extortion, Robbery, Point Firearm, and Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm.

Jose Emmanuel GONZALEZ VILLA, age 32 from Toronto is charged with: Kidnapping, Extortion, Robbery, Point Firearm, and Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm.

Both were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Madhavan of the West Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2563.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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