Extortion

• RCMP see hallmarks of extortion in Surrey gunfire and arson attempt

  RCMP say gunfire and an apparent arson attempt at a Surrey, B.C., home bear the hallmarks of recent extortion attempts in the community.

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  Aug 13
  
• Crime Stoppers launches Lower Mainland radio campaign targeting extortion threats

  Crime Stoppers has begun running radio ads on Lower Mainland Punjabi-language radio stations urging people to come forward anonymously with information on extortion threats.

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  Aug 8
  
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• Police urge more B.C. extortion victims to come forward as charges laid in Edmonton

  The plea comes as investigators in B.C. face mounting pressure as police in other Canadian jurisdictions announce arrests and charges.

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  Aug 1
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• ‘I’m not working for them’: Surrey business owner refuses to pay extortionists

  Amid continued extortion threats to B.C. business owners, hundreds of community members turned out to a town hall in Surrey on Saturday.

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  Jul 22
• Fraser Valley business owners say extortion calls continue, despite RCMP task force

  One victim told Global News that during one phone call, the extortionist told him that police wouldn't do anything, knowing an officer was in the room with him.

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  Jul 17
• Quebec man arrested for filming sexual encounters with over 30 women

  Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized by the suspect to come forward, but sex work advocates say going to police only further increases risk.

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  Jun 14
• Ontario man who allegedly visited home posing as Interpol officer charged with fraud

  Peel Regional Police said the alleged scam began on July 15, 2022, when a 38-year-old man received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Shanghai Customs Officer.

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  May 14
• Police warn of extortion scams targeting Chinese community in York Region

  Police say scammers posing as Chinese law enforcement officials are targeting the Chinese community in York Region and demanding money from victims for fabricated legal issues.

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  Mar 4
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• Man arrested in sexual assault investigation, Toronto police say there may be more victims

  A 22-year-old has been arrested and faces charges of extortion and sexual assault after an incident in Toronto on Feb. 23. Police are worried there may be more victims.

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  Mar 2
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• Peel task force investigating extortion attempts makes another arrest

  Peel police's task force launched to investigate extortion attempts in the community has made another arrest. Investigations into numerous other cases are ongoing.

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  Feb 20