BC Police Arrest Two Over Surrey Extortion Targeting South Asian Businesses

Two suspects have been arrested in Surrey, British Columbia, as part of an ongoing investigation into extortion incidents targeting the South Asian business community since late 2023. The arrests, made in 2025, relate to charges of careless discharge of a firearm and arson connected to events in 2024. A Joint Force Operation (JFO), created in January 2025 and led by the RCMP Lower Mainland District, combines expertise from multiple police agencies to coordinate the investigation and pursue criminal charges. The extortion scheme involved threats demanding large sums of money, often followed by violence or property damage when demands were unmet. Police have urged victims not to comply with extortion demands, to preserve all communications, and to report incidents to authorities. Law enforcement agencies across the Lower Mainland remain committed to prioritizing these investigations and working with the community to hold perpetrators accountable.