Maninder Singh Dhaliwal, accused of leading a criminal network targeting Edmonton's South Asian community, faces extradition to face 54 charges, including extortion and arson.

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Man accused of organizing Edmonton extortions arrested in UAE: sources

The alleged head of a criminal organization accused of an extortion series targeting South Asian homebuilders in Edmonton has been arrested, multiple sources told CTV News Edmonton.

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The man accused of orchestrating a string of arsons connected to extortion cases targeting South Asian home builders in Edmonton has been arrested overseas.

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Man accused of orchestrating Edmonton arson, extortion scheme arrested in United Arab Emirates

Edmonton police in Alberta province has investigated 40 incidents related to the extortions and no new incidents have been reported since the last arson occurred on July 26, 2024

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‘Project Gaslight’: Canada seeks extradition of Indian-origin person from UAE behind extortion cases

Edmonton police believe they have found all of the people behind the extortion spree, but the alleged leader needs to be extradited from a nation Canada has no agreement with.

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Project Gaslight: Edmonton police seek extradition of suspected ringleader arrested overseas

Police have applied to extradite a man accused of organizing an extortion series known as "Project Gaslight," which targeted South Asian homebuilders in Edmonton.

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Edmonton police seek extradition of suspected 'Project Gaslight' ringleader

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Police say alleged ringleader in Edmonton extortions arrested in United Arab Emirates

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The Edmonton Police Service believes it has found all of the people behind a series of extortion crimes being investigated under Project Gaslight, but getting the alleged ringleader on Canadian soil to face justice is a hurdle still to be overcome. From shootings to new or under-construction homes being torched, police investigated dozens of incidents in the Edmonton region since October 2023 that investigators say are extortions targeting the S…

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The man accused of orchestrating a string of arsons connected to extortion cases targeting South Asian home builders in Edmonton has been arrested overseas. Maninder Singh Dhaliwal was apprehended in the United Arab Emirates on separate charges in late 2024, Edmonton police announced Tuesday. An application has been filed to have Dhaliwal extradited to Alberta, […]

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Canada Seeks Extradition of Alleged Edmonton Extortion Ringleader Arrested in UAE

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