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Police in B.C. Seek Victims, Associates of Extortion Suspect Removed From Canada
Police say the photo could help identify Singh’s associates as Surrey recorded 91 extortions, 16 shootings and two arsons this year.
- The Surrey Police Service released a photo of Prabhjot Singh, a foreign national removed from Canada, to help identify associates involved in the city's ongoing extortion crisis.
- Arrested in early 2026, the 20-year-old Singh was deported by the Canada Border Services Agency after an immigration investigation linked him to extortion-related criminal activity.
- As of April 27, Surrey has recorded 91 extortion cases this year, affecting 49 victims—27 of whom are repeat targets—with 16 related shootings and two arsons.
- Police stated the disclosure is "based on the legal necessity to seek assistance from the public with police investigations," as they work to identify criminal networks.
- The City of Surrey established a $250,000 reward fund for information leading to convictions, with residents encouraged to report tips via the Surrey Extortion Tip Line or Crime Stoppers.
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Surrey police release photo of extortion suspect in rare step to aid investigation
SURREY - Police in Surrey, B.C., are taking the rare step of releasing an image of a foreign national who has been removed from Canada as it investigates extortion violence that has plagued the city.
·Toronto, Canada
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Police have released a photo of a young man of Punjabi origin, believed to be linked to a ransomware ring operating in Surrey, Canada. On May 4th, police identified the man as Prabhjot Singh (20). Canadian police say the man has been involved in ransomware. He was previously arrested and has now been deported. Police stated that the photo release was intended to gather more details about him. They urged people to report any information they may …
·Bhopal, India
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