Bishnoi gang gunman testifies he was paid $4,000 for B.C. shooting
Convicted member Abjeet Kingra testified at deportation hearing; CBSA seeking removal. Decision expected Monday. — Court testimony, Global News reporting
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In Surrey, police recorded 133 extortion files targeting the South Asian community in 2025, up from 12 in 2024.
The series was effectively dormant in early 2025 and has run at a sustained monthly level since that autumn, peaking at 44 files in January 2026. Two-thirds of files are concentrated in one district, telling investigators where to look and communities where support is most needed.
Source: Surrey Police Service Crime Statistics Reports (PRIME RMS) · Retrieved June 2026 · Full evidence picture →
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Reported extortion in Surrey rose sharply from 2022 through 2025. Officials reported a decline in B.C. through 2026 even as activity shifted to other provinces — which is why reporting everywhere, not only in the original hotspots, matters.
Source: Surrey Police Service Crime Statistics Reports (PRIME RMS) · Counts are police files, not victims · Data preliminary and subject to revision · The March–July 2025 window is published only as a five-month aggregate · Percentage changes rise off a low 2024 base (12 files); the monthly file trajectory is the more reliable measure · Full evidence →
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Extortionists want you to act in fear. Take a breath. Follow these steps.
- Do not pay or negotiate before speaking with police or victim services. Payment often leads to more demands, not safety.
- Don't delete anything. Messages, calls, emails are evidence.
- Stop responding. Silence is safer than engagement.
- Secure accounts. Change passwords, enable 2FA.
- Tell someone trusted. Isolation is the extortionist's weapon.
- Report it. Our reports help protect others.
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Limit what you share publicly about family, wealth, travel, and daily routines. Extortionists monitor social media for targets.
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Latest News & Analysis
First extortion convictions in B.C.: Trio pleads guilty in Surrey shooting
Three Indian nationals pleaded guilty in what Surrey Police call among B.C.’s first extortion-related convictions. Arrested in rideshare vehicle fleeing Feb. 1 shooting scene. — Police statement, CBC News reporting
Bishnoi gang letter boasted 1,000 gunmen
Police officer testified that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang sent a letter to Abbotsford Police claiming 1,000 members willing to carry out shootings and demanding businesses pay their tax. — Police testimony at deportation hearing, Global News reporting
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