Calgary Man Arrested in Connection to Arson and Bitcoin Extortion Cases

Police allege 21-year-old Finbar Hughes targeted homes in Calgary and Edmonton with fires and ransom notes demanding cryptocurrency payments.

Finbar Hughes, 21, was arrested on December 4, 2024, following a public appeal for information on his whereabouts by Calgary police.
Hughes faces 10 charges across Calgary and Edmonton, including arson, extortion, and possession of incendiary materials.
Investigators claim Hughes deliberately set fires at multiple properties and left threatening notes demanding Bitcoin payments to prevent further damage.
The incidents include a November 19 fire in Calgary's Hillhurst neighborhood and a series of similar cases in Edmonton dating back to September.
Police are continuing their investigation into possible connections between the Calgary and Edmonton incidents and have not disclosed further details about the arrest.