Peter Nygard arrested, faces extradition to U.S. on sex assault, racketeering charges Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was arrested in Winnipeg Monday under the Extradition Act and is facing a nine-count indictment in the United States on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and related crimes. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 15, 2020 9:12 AM CT | Last Updated: December 16, 2020 Peter Nygard has been under investigation for allegations of sexual assault in Winnipeg, the U.S. and the Bahamas.(Annie I. Bang/The Associated Press) Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard is in custody in Winnipeg and is facing a nine-count indictment in the United States on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and related crimes.