13 h. ago Arrests praised in B.C. extortion cases, but police need to target kingpins

While arrests in some extortion cases targeting the South Asian community are welcome, more needs to be done to end the terror, two B.C. community leaders say

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6 d. ago Edmonton police arrest another suspect in South Asian community extortion plot, days after Indian gang deemed terrorist group

Insp. Darrin Gordon, an Edmonton police organized crime investigator, said it's not clear yet whether the Project Gaslight extortions were the work of the Bishnoi Gang

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1 week ago Abbotsford, B.C. police launch dedicated extortion task force

Abbotsford police have launched a task force in response to a recent increase in the frequency and severity of extortion-related incidents.

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3 w. ago B.C. announces task force into extortions in the South Asian community

In Surrey, police are investigating 44 extortion cases, 27 of which include shootings

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3 w. ago Surrey extortion threats: B.C. government, police and Crime Stoppers to make announcement

Surrey police said they are investigating 44 extortion cases against residents and business owners, including 27 that involved shootings.

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3 w. ago Delta man arrested in B.C. in connection to Ontario extortion shootings

Gurdeep Shergill was the subject of a countrywide warrant after being identified by Peel police as a suspect in a pair of shootings on July 10 and 11 in Brampton.

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3 w. ago Surrey police investigate 44 cases of extortion as city posts $250,000 reward for info

The fund will offer people with 'key information' the ability to collect a reward if they are prepared to work with police to secure charges and convictions.

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3 w. ago Surrey officials to announce new initiative to combat extortion threats

Surrey police have received 39 reports of extortion, including 27 involving shootings

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