Canada has removed over 80 individuals from the country for alleged extortion-related crimes, with nearly 140 others facing removal proceedings, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said.
As of June 18, 2026, CBSA has opened 484 immigration investigations, issued 139 removal orders, and removed 81 individuals from Canada, with two dozen of those removed being from India.
The agency broke down the figures by region, with the Pacific Region seeing 150 immigration investigations, 69 removal orders, and 46 individuals removed.
In the Greater Toronto Area, 196 immigration investigations have been opened, 33 removal orders issued, and 17 individuals removed.
The Prairie Region has seen 138 immigration investigations, 37 removal orders, and 18 individuals removed.
Canada's Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree said the country is taking strong action against those who exploit or endanger others.
Calgary Police Service has charged 16 persons with 56 offences as part of its extortion-related investigations, all of whom are of Indian origin.
Surrey Police Service arrested two persons in connection with an incident of firing at a residence on June 11, and subsequently, four persons were arrested and two charged.
The charged individuals, Arman Singh and Simarjeet Singh, face the charge of reckless discharge of a firearm.
CBSA president Erin O’Gorman said the agency is working side by side with other law enforcement partners to counter extortion and disrupt criminal networks.
