Extortion

• ‘We are now actively hunting these extortionists’ BC RCMP says at task force update

  In that time, the Task Force has taken charge of 32 files from jurisdictions across the Lower Mainland, according to a release from BC RCMP.

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• Surrey extortion victim being investigated for allegedly returning fire during shooting

  Global News has also learned that the residents, who are connected to a local business, had been receiving threats for some time, which they had reported to the police.

  Crime

  Jan 19
  
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• Extortion-related gunfire in Surrey sparks concerns over broader public safety risks

  Extortion-related violence in Surrey may be moving beyond organized crime, with a criminology expert warning recent shootings and threats could signal public safety concerns.

  Investigations

  Jan 17
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• There have been 16 extortion cases reported in Surrey so far this year

  Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton told Global News that a shooting in Newton early on Thursday morning, where thankfully no one was hurt, was also connected to a case of extortion.

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  Jan 15
• Another extortion-related shooting in Surrey early Wednesday morning

  Police discovered that the front of a business, the Bojhan Sweets and Restaurant, was damaged and bullet-holes could be seen in the windows, but luckily, no one was injured.

  Crime

  Jan 14
• Feds to contribute money to the fight against extortion in southern Ontario

  The federal government says it will give Peel Regional Police up to $1 million to support the force's efforts to fight extortion.

  Crime

  Jan 13
• Delta home targeted in extortion-related shooting

  Around 5:10 a.m. on Wednesday, patrol officers responded to reports of shots fired at a home in the area of 84 Avenue and Brooke Road.

  Crime

  Jan 7
• ‘We are going to kill you’: Man charged in U.S. for cross-border extortion attempt

  According to U.S. court documents, Jasmeet Singh made repeated calls threatening a victim who moved to Canada after helping Indian law enforcement.

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2025
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• ‘A normal thing now’: Canadian family says extortion gang is preying on them

  After their house in Caledon, Ont., was shot at last week, the Mands are speaking out about Canada's extortion problem, saying police and politicians are not doing enough.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2025
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• B.C. urges Ottawa to expedite deportations of extortion suspects

  Fifteen suspects identified during investigations into B.C.'s extortion crisis have now made refugee claims.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2025