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Canada deported Indian national linked to extortion, says Surrey Police Service
Canada’s Surrey Police Service announced the deportation of Indian national Prabhjot Singh, 20, after alleged extortion-related activity, following an immigration investigation by CBSA. The incident underscores a broader, ongoing effort by CBSA and police across regions to tackle extortion-linked immigration occurrences, with monitoring expanding since August 2025 and a March 2026 report detailing investigations and removals.
Why It Matters
The case highlights cross-jurisdictional cooperation between police and immigration authorities in Canada to address extortion-related crime.
Timeline
4 Events
Indian national Prabhjot Singh deported after extortion-related investigation
May 4, 2026
Surrey Police Service announced that Prabhjot Singh, 20, was suspected of involvement in extortion-related activity in early 2026, was arrested, information shared with CBSA, and, following an immigration investigation, was removed from Canada. SPS also released his photograph to solicit information about associates and activities in Canada.
CBSA reports early 2026 enforcement activity
March 2026
In a March 2026 statement, CBSA said it had opened 372 immigration investigations, with 70 removal orders issued and 35 removals enforced to date, as part of its ongoing collaboration with law enforcement.
CBSA expands extortion-related enforcement to Greater Toronto Area
November 2025
CBSA expanded the effort to monitor extortion-linked immigration cases to the Greater Toronto Area Region.
CBSA begins monitoring extortion-linked immigration enforcement
August 2025
CBSA began formally monitoring immigration enforcement cases potentially linked to extortion in the Pacific and Prairie Regions.