Extortion
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2nd arrest made in Calgary investigation over South Asian extortionsCalgary police say a traffic stop in the city's northeast led to a key arrest in an ongoing investigation into South Asian extortions involving shootings.CrimeApr 3
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Final suspect arrested in 2024 Winnipeg extortion and homicideA 25-year-old man has been arrested in British Columbia and returned to Winnipeg in connection with the 2024 homicide of a 22-year-old Ontario man.CrimeApr 3
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Winnipeg police warn of ‘concerning’ increase in sextortion reportsAn increase in sextortion reports is prompting a warning from Winnipeg police, who say youth are specifically being targeted in the city.CrimeApr 1
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South Asian extortion investigation in Alberta leads to 2 men deported from CanadaThe Edmonton Police Service said it began to see a small resurgence in alleged extortion incidents after Project Gaslight concluded in 2024.CrimeMar 19
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CBSA says efforts to ‘disrupt extortion networks’ led to 70 removal ordersThe agency says that as of last Thursday, it had issued a total of 70 removal orders on various inadmissibility grounds, and 35 have been enforced.CanadaMar 18
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3 foreign nationals charged after extortion shootings in B.C. and AlbertaThree foreign nationals are facing charges related to a series of South Asian extortions in Surrey and one of them is also wanted after a home near Edmonton was shot at last fall.CrimeMar 2
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Surrey police budget slashed by $47M with union sounding the alarmThe Surrey Police Union stated, in a release, that this represents the annual cost of approximately 87 officers, with the average annual cost of each officer being $158,510.CrimeFeb 19
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Ontario police force welcomes financial experts to help battle extortion crimesLast year alone, there were 476 reported cases — of which 190 targeted businesses — and that only reflects incidents where the victims have come forward.CanadaFeb 19
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Canadian immigration officers investigating hundreds identified by extortion task forceNew statistics suggest Canadian border officers are playing an increasing role in combating the gangs that have spread fear in cities with large South Asian populations.CanadaFeb 17
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Tory extortion motion seeks to bar refugee claims after serious crimesConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on social media Monday non-citizens who commit serious crimes "must be forced to leave our country."CanadaFeb 10
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