November 28,2025
RED FM News Desk
Border officials have launched investigations into 96 foreign nationals linked to a wave of extortion attempts mainly targeting B.C.’s South Asian community, the provincial extortion task force announced Friday.
According to the task force, the Canada Border Services Agency has already deported five of these individuals. Few details were released about the ongoing inquiries, but officials said immigration officers have played a key role since the task force was formed in September, assisting with search warrants, conducting Immigration and Refugee Protection Act investigations, and sharing information with police.
The 96 people under review are being investigated because they may be inadmissible to Canada, the task force noted, adding that CBSA is legally required to remove anyone found inadmissible as quickly as possible.
On Friday morning, investigators executed a search warrant at a home in the Lower Mainland, arresting several people and seizing items. The task force said such vague statements are intentional, meant to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations. While multiple arrests have been made since the task force launched, not all are made public.
Officials said their work has focused on linking cases, identifying suspects and groups, and coordinating with police across B.C., Canada, and internationally.
Authorities encouraged anyone affected by extortion attempts to contact police, keep all communication records, and avoid responding to threats or complying with demands.
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