The OPP has announced the successful extradition of a man wanted for first-degree murder and arson following a complex investigation into a fatal incident that occurred more than two years ago.
A fourth individual has been arrested overseas and returned to Canada to face multiple serious charges, including first-degree murder, following a two-year investigation into a fatal house fire that claimed a life.
The suspect was extradited to Canada and charged in connection with the fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores.
On February 6, 2023, at 9 a.m., East Algoma OPP, Mississauga First Nation Police Service, and the Huron Shores Fire Department responded to a suspicious fire involving a house and a vehicle. Inside the residence, the remains of 51-year-old Dwayne Kozuch were discovered.
A postmortem examination conducted by the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound.
Following an extensive investigation, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, the OPP arrested and charged three individuals from Blind River. All three face arson-related charges. One of the three was additionally charged with first-degree murder.
As a result of the investigation, a fourth suspect was identified and a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued based on evidence suggesting he fled the province and potentially the country. OPP investigators worked with multiple law enforcement agencies domestically and internationally to find the wanted individual.
In May 2025, Milad Aslami, 33, from Ottawa, was arrested in Germany. Following legal proceedings, an extradition order was granted, and the accused was returned to Canada on Friday, August 29.
Aslami is facing the following Criminal Code offences:
First-degree murder Arson - disregard for human life Arson - damage to property
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear virtually before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, September 4
"This complex and far-reaching investigation began two years ago with the tragic murder of Dwayne Kozuch," said Detective Inspector Ray St. Pierre. "From the beginning, our goal was to find those responsible for his death and provide answers to his loved ones. This arrest would not have been possible without the exceptional cooperation, dedication and coordination of our local, national and international partners. Their collective efforts were instrumental in ensuring that this individual was brought to justice."