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RCMP Arrest Five Foreign Nationals in B.C. Extortion Probe

The arrests followed a year‑long investigation that recovered weapons and drugs, involved an international tracking operation and could lead to more charges across Western Canada.

An RCMP shoulder patch is seen in Toronto, on Monday, July 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
RCMP uniform shoulder patch
Some of the items seized during the extortion campaign
Canada arrested five Indian nationals in an alleged extortion case involving arson and shootings. One accused was lured from India and held at Toronto airport.

Overview

  • The investigation, launched after an auto dealership reported extortion attempts in June 2025, linked threats to shootings, arson and explosive incidents in Langley and Surrey.
  • RCMP arrested four men in Surrey and one man at Toronto‑Pearson after he was tracked from overseas, and police announced the charges on Oct. 2, 2026.
  • The five accused face counts including extortion, arson/explosive offences, firearms offences and drug‑related charges, with different suspects charged on multiple firearm and property damage counts.
  • Searches executed during the arrests yielded firearms, ammunition, magazines and drugs suspected to be fentanyl, cocaine and opium.
  • All five remain in custody with bail hearings set for Oct. 5, 2026, while investigators share newly obtained evidence with partners and say they expect additional charges across Western Canada.