Ottawa: In a significant move to tackle gang-led extortion and violence, Canada has deported three foreign nationals allegedly involved in criminal networks targeting Indian-owned businesses and residences.
According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), 78 other individuals are currently under investigation for suspected links to similar extortion rackets operating across the country.
The decision follows a sharp rise in shootings and threats directed at businessmen, particularly within the South Asian community, over the past several months. In response, authorities in British Columbia established a dedicated Extortion Task Force to address the growing menace.
“The CBSA has initiated immigration investigations into 78 foreign nationals who may be inadmissible to Canada and has deported three individuals as part of these efforts,” the agency said in a statement.
The task force—comprising 40 officers from multiple law enforcement agencies—has been coordinating operations to suppress extortion-driven crimes and restore public safety in affected communities.
