Canada Seeks Extradition of Alleged Edmonton Extortion Ringleader Arrested in UAE

Maninder Singh Dhaliwal, accused of leading a criminal network targeting Edmonton's South Asian community, faces extradition to face 54 charges, including extortion and arson.

• Maninder Singh Dhaliwal, 35, was arrested in the UAE in late 2024 on separate charges and is now the subject of a Canadian extradition request.
• Dhaliwal is accused of orchestrating a series of extortion crimes, including arson and shootings, targeting South Asian homebuilders in Edmonton from overseas.
• Six other individuals, aged 17 to 21, were arrested in July 2024 and face 54 charges, including crimes linked to organized criminal activity.
• The extortion scheme caused millions of dollars in property damage but no reported injuries, with threats demanding money in exchange for 'protection.'
• Canadian officials face challenges due to the lack of an extradition treaty with the UAE, though the case has officially concluded its investigative phase.

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