York Regional Police (YRP) confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old man late last month, stemming from information related to Project South – an extensive investigation into organized crime and corruption that resulted in charges against seven Toronto police officers and the administrative leave of three members from the Peel Regional Police force.
YRP reports that Muhamer Oruglica was taken into custody on Feb. 25, 2026.
“We can confirm that Mr. Oruglica was arrested … as a result of information that originated from Project South,” YRP told City News.
Oruglica is facing one count of breach of trust, one count of fraudulently using a computer with intent to commit an offence, and two firearm-related offences.
YRP investigators mentioned that Oruglica wasn’t arrested at the time when Project South was first announced.
A person with the same name appears on the 2024 Ontario Sunshine List as a Staff Sergeant employed by the Solicitor General, earning a salary of $124,873.29.
City News hasn’t been able to confirm Oruglica’s current job status.
The Solicitor General’s office informed City News that they can’t provide further details due to the ongoing court matter.
Meanwhile, Oruglica’s lawyer, Carmello Truscello, stated to City News he has received “no information from the Crown’s office indicating any connection” between Project South and his client, who “intends to defend against the allegations.”
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Project South Initiates Independent Provincial Investigation into Police Corruption
Shortly after details regarding Project South were made public, Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing in Ontario, announced an independent province-wide investigation into police corruption. This inspection request came from both the Toronto Police Service and Board; however, Teschner indicated it would encompass policing across the entire province. Teschner said he plans to appoint an external individual to carry out this inspection aimed at evaluating how effectively Ontario’s police services and boards can “prevent, detect, respond to, and fortify their organizations against corruption…” The findings from Project South revealed serious allegations involving bribery, conspiracy to commit murder, and drug trafficking tied to widespread misuse of police databases where officers allegedly accessed confidential information for criminals involved in shootings and other violent acts. Teschner noted that once the inspection wraps up, he will receive a report outlining independent findings which will be publicly released. No specific timeline was provided; however, Teschner expressed hope for timely results while recognizing the considerable effort needed given there are 45 police services along with their boards involved in this inquiry including the Ontario Provincial Police. Project South began back in June 2025 after investigators with Toronto police uncovered an attempted murder plot targeting a corrections manager. The York Regional Police later took over this investigation. This case has been labeled as one of Ontario’s largest instances of police corruption ever recorded.Source link
