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Citizens, families and businesses in South Asian communities across Canada are under attack. They are being targeted by criminal elements who are engaged in a prolonged campaign of extortion, violence, and destruction.
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1-800-222-8477
The Crisis Is Real
Extortion cases targeting South Asian communities have surged across Canada. In Surrey alone, reported cases increased over 340% from 2024 to 2025.
📰 Breaking News
Gursewak Singh — 15+ Charges in Surrey/Abbotsford Extortion Spree
22-year-old faces arson, extortion, weapons charges linked to December 2025 shooting and two Surrey incidents. No prior record.
BC Extortion Task Force: 36 Active Files, Surrey Cases Trending Down
RCMP roundtable reports overall decrease province-wide. 98 reported extortions in Surrey YTD (down from peak), 16 involved gunfire.
Quick Steps When Facing Extortion
⚠️ Remember: Don't panic. We have options.
Extortionists want us to act in fear. Take a breath. Follow these steps.
- Don't pay. Payment rarely stops demands – it often leads to more.
- Don't delete anything. Messages, calls, emails are evidence.
- Stop responding. Silence is safer than engagement.
- Secure accounts. Change passwords, enable 2FA.
- Tell someone trusted. Isolation is the extortionist's weapon.
- Report it. Our reports help protect others.
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Extortion is a crime. We are victims — not wrongdoers.
These crimes target our community because extortionists exploit cultural values around family honour, reputation, and shame. Naming what's happening takes their power away.
Thousands of families across Canada have faced this. Many have come through it. Support exists. Reporting works.
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