A 20-year-old Punjabi man has been removed from Canada after being linked to an ongoing extortion investigation in Surrey, British Columbia. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) confirmed that foreign national Prabhjot Singh was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of involvement in extortion-related criminal activities. Following his arrest, officers shared intelligence with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), which subsequently led to his removal from the country after an immigration investigation.
Police Release Photograph to Aid Investigation
Authorities have now released Singh's photograph to gather more information about his activities and possible associates. In a statement, the SPS said the image is being made public to assist ongoing investigations into the extortion crisis in the region. The police are seeking information from the public, including potential witnesses or associates who may have interacted with Singh while he was in Canada. Officials believe such information could help identify criminal networks linked to violent extortion cases.
Details of the Removal Process
A separate account from the police release described Singh as having been removed from Canada following the CBSA's immigration process triggered after the SPS investigation. Police stated that this action followed his arrest and the sharing of intelligence between agencies. The coordinated effort highlights the collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities in tackling extortion-related crimes.
Extortion Crisis in Surrey
Surrey has recorded 91 extortion reports and 16 related shooting incidents since the start of 2026. Identifying lower-level suspects is considered key to uncovering organised networks believed to be operating both within Canada and internationally. The SPS has also reminded the public of a $250,000 Extortion Reward Fund, established in 2025, which remains active for information leading to arrests and convictions in extortion cases. The reward fund is part of broader efforts to curb the surge in extortion-related violence in the region.
Authorities urge anyone with information about Prabhjot Singh or his associates to come forward. The case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Canadian law enforcement in dismantling transnational criminal enterprises involved in extortion. The SPS continues to investigate and encourages public cooperation to ensure community safety.
