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B.C. police arrest two over extortion involving South Asian community

Two suspects have been arrested in British Columbia for extortion and crimes related to the South Asian community, including arson and firearm offenses from late 2023 into 2024.
Victims reported receiving threats demanding money, sometimes followed by violence or property damage when demands were not met.
B.C. Premier David Eby asked the federal government to declare the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from India a terrorist organization, which has been linked to some of the extortion threats.

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The Globe & Mail

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B.C. police arrest two suspects over extortion involving South Asian business community

Police say victims reported receiving threats demanding large amounts of money, sometimes followed by violence or property damage

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CBC News

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2 people arrested amid extortion investigation targeting South Asian businesses

The two suspects were arrested Thursday for careless discharge of a firearm and arson, related to incidents that happened in Surrey in 2024, police said in a statement.

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Vancouver Sun

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Two Surrey residents arrested in extortion cases, RCMP says

Police say charges relate to extortion efforts targeting South Asian Canadians in Surrey last year

11 hours ago·Vancouver, Canada

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2 arrested amid investigation into extortion of South Asian businesses in B.C.’s Lower Mainland

Two suspects have been arrested amid an ongoing RCMP investigation into financial extortion primarily targeting South Asian businesses in B.C.’s Lower Mainland.

11 hours ago·Canada

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