Two years after the first report of what would become a wave of extortion attempts was made in B.C., the threats, demands and related violence continue to persist in the province.

Most recently, a shooting in South Surrey, B.C., on Nov. 8, was linked to extortion, according to police. It’s one of dozens of investigations happening in the province; as of Nov. 7, more than 100 extortion incidents had been reported in B.C. in 2025.

The India-based Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for some Canadian shootings on social media, and police have said there is evidence connecting the Bishnoi gang to Indian government agents.

Galib Bhayani, a Kwantlen Polytechnic University criminology professor and former RCMP officer, said the international nature of these extortion attempts are making it

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