Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Canada Launches $6.2M Fight Against Extortion Targeting Indians
Canada is fighting against a big problem where bad people are trying to get money from Indian-owned businesses by threatening them.
They had a big meeting in Surrey with important leaders from different levels of government.
They decided to spend $6.2 million to help the police catch the bad guys, support the people who are being hurt, and help young people stay away from these bad groups.
The bad people are using social media to ask for lots of money, and sometimes they even hurt people or set things on fire.
The leaders said they will work together to make sure everyone is safe.
Canadian leaders launched a $6.2 million initiative to combat extortion targeting the South Asian community in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.
The funding will bolster police investigations, victim services, and youth prevention programs.
Extortion threats often involve ransoms exceeding $50,000 and are orchestrated by international gangs using social media.
The B.C. Extortion Task Force, involving multiple law enforcement agencies, will receive $4 million to expand police capacity.
Victim support includes $500,000 for culturally tailored resources and outreach workers, with an additional $1.5 million for a Youth Engagement Hub to mentor at-risk youth.
- Who
- Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal leaders, including Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, B.C. Premier David Eby, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, MPs Sukh Dhaliwal and Taleeb Noormohamed
- What
- Launch of a multi-million-dollar offensive against extortion targeting the South Asian community in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland
- When
- November 28
- Where
- Surrey, British Columbia
- Why
- To combat a wave of extortion plaguing the South Asian community, involving threats, shootings, and arsons
- Number of Police Files
- Over 100
- Number of Shootings in Surrey (2023)
- More than 40
- Number of Unique Victims
- 75
- Number of Individuals Investigated by CBSA
- Over 250