march 18, 2026
Parteek Singh Mahal
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released the photographs and identities of two foreign nationals recently deported to India as part of a nationwide crackdown on extortion networks. The move comes as federal authorities intensify efforts to disrupt criminal organizations that have been threatening Canadian business owners and local communities.
The two individuals have been identified as Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu. According to the CBSA, both were involved in serious criminal activities that posed a significant risk to public safety. Arshdeep Singh originally entered Canada on a study permit in 2022 but was arrested in November 2025. Investigations revealed his membership in a criminal organization linked to extortion, arson, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses. Following a deportation order from the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), he was removed from Canada on January 19, 2026.
Similarly, Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, who arrived in Canada as a temporary resident in 2016, was detained in November 2025 for his involvement in organized crime. The IRB found him inadmissible under immigration regulations, and he was held in detention as a danger to the public until his deportation on February 3, 2026.
Latest data from the CBSA indicates a sharp escalation in enforcement actions. As of March 12, the agency has initiated 372 immigration investigations, a significant jump from the 296 cases reported just last month. Furthermore, the number of removal orders has more than doubled, rising from 32 to 70. To date, 35 individuals have been successfully deported, compared to only 10 removals reported in the previous update.
The CBSA is currently collaborating with various law enforcement agencies, including the BC Extortion Task Force, Alberta’s ALERT team, and local police departments across Ontario. While authorities noted a brief decline in extortion threats in the Lower Mainland over the past month, a recent shooting linked to an extortion attempt has reignited fear within the community. According to Surrey Police statistics, 64 extortion cases have been reported in Surrey as of March 16 this year, 11 of which involved gunfire.
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