Edmonton Extortion Ring Busted, 5 Arrested

Edmonton Police Arrest Five in Extortion Ring Targeting South Asian Community

Five individuals in Edmonton are facing arrest for a series of extortions targeting the South Asian community. The local investigation led to the deportation of two suspects, a 22-year-old ringleader and a 25-year-old man, by the Canada Border Services Agency. The crimes are linked to similar extortions in Calgary, British Columbia, and Ontario, causing fear in targeted neighborhoods. This is part of a nationwide crackdown involving 51 people, with four vehicles and nine firearms seized. Project Gaslight in Edmonton, launched in 2024 following arsons and shootings, resulted in six arrests and a warrant for a seventh suspect, a suspected gang leader held in the United Arab Emirates.

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