Archive · 30 Jan 2026
2 Indian Nationals Arrested in Surrey Extortion Case
Two young men from India were arrested in Surrey, Canada, after a shooting.
The police found a gun in their car and charged them with several crimes.
The police also shared their pictures to find more information about the case.
This arrest is part of a bigger problem where people are being forced to pay money or face harm in British Columbia's Punjabi community.
Two Indian nationals, Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh, were arrested in Surrey, British Columbia, on January 26.
They were charged with firearm-related offences and dangerous driving after a single shot was fired.
A loaded handgun was seized from their vehicle near 129 Street and 84 Avenue.
The arrests are part of an investigation into a surge of extortion-linked attacks targeting South Asian businesses.
The police released the suspects' photographs to encourage witnesses to come forward.
- Who
- Harshdeep Singh, 20, and Hanspreet Singh, 21, two Indian nationals
- What
- Arrested for firearm-related offences and dangerous driving
- When
- January 26
- Where
- Near 129 Street and 84 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia
- Why
- In connection with a reported shooting and potential extortion campaign targeting South Asian businesses
- Suspects' Names
- Harshdeep Singh, 20, and Hanspreet Singh, 21
- Arrest Location
- Near 129 Street and 84 Avenue, Surrey
- Arrest Date
- January 26
- Charges
- Firearm-related offences, including occupying a vehicle with a prohibited firearm and dangerous driving
- Police Task Force
- Surrey Police Service’s extortion task force