Extortion
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Surrey trucking company targeted twice in suspected extortion caseRaghbir Singh Nijjar, owner of Nijjar Trucking, which is in an industrial area in northwest Surrey, said someone shot at the building and the company cars parked in the lot.CrimeJun 19
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Surrey police launch counter-extortion team amid growing fearsA series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South Asian community has prompted a wider investigation by police in Surrey, B.C.Jun 13
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Brazen murder of businessman in Surrey stokes B.C. extortion fearsWhile police believe the incident was targeted, Sgt. Freda Fong said police won't speculate about the motive at this point.CrimeJun 12
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More Montreal business owners facing extortion, police sayMontreal police have arrested 13 people in connection with a series of extortion crimes targeting the owners of two downtown Montreal restaurants.CrimeJun 6
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Montreal police arrest 13 in alleged extortions involving downtown restaurantPolice say the three main suspects are men aged 25, 34 and 39.CrimeJun 4
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Ontario murder sparks fear in B.C. due to extortion attemptsHarjeet Dhadda was shot dead on Wednesday outside his trucking business in Mississauga. The 51-year-old's family believes his murder is tied to an extortion call he got in 2023.CrimeMay 16
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B.C. couple says they were scammed out of thousands by close family friendLong-time family friend Tyler Willard was sentenced in December to nine months house arrest for extortion. He was ordered to pay $260,000 in restitution.CrimeJan 11
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OPP warns public of online extortion scam in Prince Edward CountyThe Prince Edward County OPP is alerting residents to a recent wave of online extortion scams demanding cryptocurrency payments.CrimeNov 19, 2024
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RCMP see hallmarks of extortion in Surrey gunfire and arson attemptRCMP say gunfire and an apparent arson attempt at a Surrey, B.C., home bear the hallmarks of recent extortion attempts in the community.CrimeAug 13, 2024
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Crime Stoppers launches Lower Mainland radio campaign targeting extortion threatsCrime Stoppers has begun running radio ads on Lower Mainland Punjabi-language radio stations urging people to come forward anonymously with information on extortion threats.CrimeAug 8, 2024
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