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Ottawa Considers Terrorist Designation for Lawrence Bishnoi Gang

A recent uptick in extortion targeting South Asian businesses prompted authorities to launch a 60-day awareness drive to bolster reporting

Declare Lawrence Bishnoi gang as terror group under Canadian law: Surrey mayor
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Overview

  • Premier David Eby and Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke formally urged the federal government to list the Lawrence Bishnoi gang under Canada’s anti-terrorism legislation.
  • RCMP and provincial police intelligence traced a surge in extortion threats, shootings and killings targeting South Asian businesses to the syndicate’s transnational network.
  • Top Indian intelligence sources estimate the gang fields over 700 operatives using encrypted messaging and cryptocurrency laundering.
  • Public Safety Minister Garry Begg allocated C$100,000 for a 60-day campaign encouraging victims and witnesses to report extortion attempts.
  • Eby has reached out to Ontario and Alberta leaders to build a unified provincial push for a federal terror designation that would allow asset freezes and stronger investigative powers.