Canada Deports 111 in Extortion Crackdown; 188 Removal Orders Issued

Canada’s border authorities have removed 111 foreign nationals suspected of links to extortion and organized crime since August 2025, according to the Canada Border Services Agency. The CBSA issued 188 removal orders across three regions, with the Pacific region accounting for 58 removals and 91 orders. The enforcement effort targets individuals involved in violent extortion networks that have plagued South Asian communities.

How the CBSA’s extortion enforcement operation works

The CBSA began dedicating resources to extortion cases in August 2025 in Western Canada, then expanded to Ontario in November 2025. The agency investigates whether foreign nationals linked to extortion violence have violated Canadian immigration and refugee laws, focusing on those with ties to organized crime or serious criminal activity. Removal orders are issued based on information from law enforcement partners, government agencies, CBSA investigations, and public tips.

Regional breakdown of removals and orders

The Pacific region has seen the most action, with 91 removal orders resulting in 58 deportations. The Prairie region recorded 47 orders and 30 removals, while the Greater Toronto Area accounted for 50 orders and 23 removals. Surrey, B.C., has been hardest hit by extortion violence, with 139 reported extortions so far in 2026, including 21 cases involving shots fired and two arsons.

Four recent deportation cases highlight criminal links

Palwinder Singh was deported after the Immigration and Refugee Board found him inadmissible for membership in a criminal organization linked to extortion-related violence. He was connected to an extortion-related shooting in fall 2025. Jasmer Singh, convicted in Canada of forcible confinement, was found inadmissible for serious criminality. Amitoz Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh were both removed for membership in organizations engaged in patterns of criminal activity, with Bajwa linked to firearms-related activity and an extortion-related shooting.

Organized crime networks and financial vulnerability

Canadian authorities have cited the role of the India-based Lawrence Bishnoi gang in extortion crimes, with the federal government designating it a terrorist group. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada noted that financially vulnerable young male Indian nationals on study permits are being used as foot soldiers by gangs. CBSA President Erin O’Gorman stated the removals reflect sustained efforts to identify and remove those who pose a threat to communities.

Final Thoughts

Canada’s CBSA has removed 111 individuals linked to extortion networks in just over a year, demonstrating coordinated enforcement against organized crime. With 188 removal orders issued and ongoing investigations, the agency continues prioritizing public safety through immigration enforcement.

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