Tag: Extortion

Head of B.C. extortion task force apologizes for saying threats are not a “crisis”

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The head of British Columbia’s extortion task force is apologizing for saying extortion in Surrey is not a “crisis.”

B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community. 

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 

B.C. Premier David Eby says India-based gang should be listed as terrorist group

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to designate an India-based gang allegedly involved in extorting South Asian businesses in Canada as a terrorist organization.

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