Extortion
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Police warn of extortion scams targeting Chinese community in York RegionPolice 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.CrimeMar 4
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Man arrested in sexual assault investigation, Toronto police say there may be more victimsA 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.CrimeMar 2
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Peel task force investigating extortion attempts makes another arrestPeel police's task force launched to investigate extortion attempts in the community has made another arrest. Investigations into numerous other cases are ongoing.CrimeFeb 20
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New national police team digs into extortion aimed at South Asian people, businessesAt least 34 similar extortion threats have been reported in Edmonton alone, some of which have been linked to arson and shootings that appear to target the South Asian community.CrimeFeb 15
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Poilievre proposes mandatory minimum prison sentences for extortionPierre Poilievre says a Conservative government will establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for anyone convicted of extortion.PoliticsFeb 9
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‘Disturbing trend’: Extortion taskforce investigates 29 cases, makes 5 arrestsPolice say their extortion investigative taskforce has made five arrests in a 'disturbing trend' that has targeted primarily the south Asian community in Peel Region.CrimeFeb 7
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Edmonton police to provide update on arson, extortion investigation ThursdayMultiple police services are working on the investigation, which involves suspects reportedly targeting members of the South Asian business community.CrimeJan 17
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2 Beaumont fires confirmed arson, believed to be linked to Edmonton extortion caseRCMP say the destruction of two homes being constructed by one builder south of Edmonton was caused by arson, and police are investigating it as a possible extortion attempt.FireJan 16
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Extortion probe expanded to include west Edmonton fire that destroyed home, damaged 9A home under construction went up in flames overnight, leading to nine more surrounding homes being damaged in the neighbourhood of Secord on Monday morning.FireJan 8
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Peel police introduce new hotline amidst ‘disturbing trend’ of extortion attemptsAmidst an uptick in violent extortion attempts, Peel Regional Police announce a new task force and phone hotline for victims and those with information.CrimeJan 7
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