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2nd arrest made in Calgary investigation over South Asian extortions  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 3, 2026

2nd arrest made in Calgary investigation over South Asian extortions | Globalnews.ca

Calgary police say a traffic stop in the city's northeast led to a key arrest in an ongoing investigation into South Asian extortions involving shootings.

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Deportation of extortion suspects welcome news to Alberta’s South Asian community  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 20, 2026

Deportation of extortion suspects welcome news to Alberta’s South Asian community | Globalnews.ca

Members of Alberta's South Asian community are welcoming news that two men, believed to be related to crimes of extortion targeting the community, have been deported.

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Lil Durk Case: Lawyer Brian Steel Files to Join Defense Team
Billboard.com
Mar 9, 2026

Lil Durk Case: Lawyer Brian Steel Files to Join Defense Team

Lil Durk may soon have a new lawyer in his murder-for-hire case, as Brian Steel has filed to join the rapper's legal team.

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Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 6, 2026

Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting - Calgary | Globalnews.ca

While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.

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3 foreign nationals charged after extortion shootings in B.C. and Alberta  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 3, 2026

3 foreign nationals charged after extortion shootings in B.C. and Alberta | Globalnews.ca

Three foreign nationals are facing charges related to a series of South Asian extortions in Surrey and one of them is also wanted after a home near Edmonton was shot at last fall.

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B.C. RCMP say three foreign nationals charged with extortion, one suspect at large | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Feb 28, 2026

B.C. RCMP say three foreign nationals charged with extortion, one suspect at large | battlefordsNOW

SURREY — Police say three foreign nationals face extortion and firearms charges amid a spasm of shootings at homes and businesses in British Columbia. The charges were announced Friday by the B.C. Extortion Task Force, set up to investigate the dozens...

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1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | Barriere North Thompson Star
Barrierestarjournal.com
Feb 28, 2026

1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | Barriere North Thompson Star

BC RCMP announces extortion charges against foreign nationals in 32 Avenue shooting

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1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | Burns Lake Lakes District News
Burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com
Feb 28, 2026

1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | Burns Lake Lakes District News

BC RCMP announces extortion charges against foreign nationals in 32 Avenue shooting

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Campbellrivermirror.com
Feb 28, 2026

1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | Campbell River Mirror

BC RCMP announces extortion charges against foreign nationals in 32 Avenue shooting

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1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | 100 Mile Free Press
100Milefreepress.net
Feb 28, 2026

1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | 100 Mile Free Press

BC RCMP announces extortion charges against foreign nationals in 32 Avenue shooting

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1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | Abbotsford News
Abbynews.com
Feb 28, 2026

1 suspect at large as 3 charged with extortion in 2025 Surrey shooting | Abbotsford News

BC RCMP announces extortion charges against foreign nationals in 32 Avenue shooting

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B.C. RCMP say three foreign nationals charged with extortion, one suspect at large – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Feb 27, 2026

B.C. RCMP say three foreign nationals charged with extortion, one suspect at large – Brandon Sun

SURREY – Police say three foreign nationals face extortion and firearms charges amid a spasm of shootings at homes and businesses in British Columbia.  The charges were announced Friday by the B...

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Peterborough man charged after alleged assault of sidewalk snowplow operator | Watch News Videos Online
Globalnews.ca
Feb 22, 2026

Peterborough man charged after alleged assault of sidewalk snowplow operator | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Peterborough man charged after alleged assault of sidewalk snowplow operator Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Brantford man charged with kidnapping; OPP investigate extortion attempts
Brantfordexpositor.ca
Feb 21, 2026

Brantford man charged with kidnapping; OPP investigate extortion attempts

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OPP investigate extortion attempts in several areas including Brant, Norfolk
Simcoereformer.ca
Feb 21, 2026

OPP investigate extortion attempts in several areas including Brant, Norfolk

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Latest on the Tumbler Ridge shooting investigation | Watch News Videos Online
Globalnews.ca
Feb 19, 2026

Latest on the Tumbler Ridge shooting investigation | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Latest on the Tumbler Ridge shooting investigation Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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FBI arrest Montreal man for alleged role in Ryan Wedding plot to murder federal witness
Thestar.com
Feb 11, 2026

FBI arrest Montreal man for alleged role in Ryan Wedding plot to murder federal witness

Tommy Demorizi, 35, was arrested at Newark airport on Monday. He is accused of helping in a plot to track down and kill an FBI witness set to testify in

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Extortionists have ‘no excuse for shooting’ at homes: B.C. Premier - Chilliwack Progress
Theprogress
Feb 5, 2026

Extortionists have ‘no excuse for shooting’ at homes: B.C. Premier - Chilliwack Progress

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Extortionists have ‘no excuse for shooting’ at homes: B.C. Premier - The Free Press
Thefreepress
Feb 5, 2026

Extortionists have ‘no excuse for shooting’ at homes: B.C. Premier - The Free Press

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Multi-Agency Investigation Results in Charges against 18 Members and Associates of Violent White Supremacist Gang – Alaska Native News
Alaska.native.news.com
Mar 28, 2019

Multi-Agency Investigation Results in Charges against 18 Members and Associates of Violent White Supremacist Gang – Alaska Native News

Charges Include Murder in Aid of Racketeering, Kidnapping, Assault and Firearms Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced today that multiple members and associates of a white supremacist gang known as the 1488s, have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in a racketeering enterprise involving narcotics distribution, firearms trafficking, and acts...

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