Indian national removed from Canada after being linked to extortion-related activity, as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on organized crime targeting Indo-Canadian communities.
A 22-year-old Indian citizen has been deported following an immigration investigation tied to alleged extortion operations in Surrey, highlighting growing cooperation between local law enforcement and federal border authorities. The case comes amid record removal numbers and mounting public pressure on Canadian officials to address violent extortion networks operating across multiple provinces.
Surrey Police Identify and Share Information with CBSA
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) confirmed that Lovebir Singh, who had been in Canada since fall 2023, was identified in early 2026 as a suspect in extortion-related criminal activity.
SPS shared intelligence with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), prompting an immigration investigation. Authorities subsequently removed Singh from Canada. Individuals familiar with the matter said he is believed to have been returned to India.
In a public statement, SPS said it released Singh’s photograph after determining the disclosure was necessary to assist ongoing investigations. Police urged witnesses, victims, and associates to come forward, stating that public cooperation could help dismantle violent extortion networks.
Indian officials have indicated they will cooperate in accepting nationals accused of criminal activity once citizenship is verified.
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Wider Extortion Network Under Investigation
Another Indian national, Arshdeep Singh, was also removed from Canada after his arrest in Edmonton in November last year. He was allegedly connected to extortion-related violence spanning Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.
Reports indicated Singh was pictured with Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon, who was arrested by Delhi Police in November and described as the “prime conspirator” behind shootings targeting Kap’s Café in Surrey. The café is owned by Indian comedian and television personality Kapil Sharma.
The cases form part of a broader extortion crisis that has affected Indo-Canadian businesses in the suburbs of Toronto and Vancouver, as well as in Edmonton and Calgary.
Record Number of Removals in 2025
CBSA data shows that Canada removed 22,108 individuals deemed inadmissible in 2025 the highest number on record, up from 17,357 in 2024.
Of the 2025 removals, 1,010 involved serious inadmissibility grounds, including national security concerns, organized crime, criminality, war crimes, and human rights violations.
While citizenship breakdowns for 2025 have not been released, in the first ten months of the previous year, CBSA enforced 2,831 removals of Indian nationals out of a total of 18,785. Indians represented the second-largest group by nationality after Mexican nationals, who accounted for 3,972 removals.
Authorities are currently processing removal orders for 6,515 Indian nationals out of 29,542 cases overall.
The largest removal category in 2025 involved non-compliance related to refugee claims, totaling 15,605 cases.
Extortion Task Force Targets Persons of Interest
CBSA is investigating 296 individuals identified as “persons of interest” by the British Columbia Extortion Task Force. As a result of ongoing investigations, 10 individuals have already been removed from Canada and 32 others have been issued removal orders.
Earlier this month, SPS announced the arrest of five Indian nationals in Surrey in connection with extortion activities and confirmed coordination with CBSA regarding their immigration status.
Law Enforcement Expands Immigration Consequences
Canadian authorities have increasingly linked criminal investigations with immigration enforcement. On October 10, 2025, Peel Regional Police stated it was working with the Peel Crown Attorney’s Office and CBSA to determine whether removal of accused foreign nationals could be pursued as part of the judicial process.
That announcement followed the arrest of eight men in connection with the alleged theft of 450 pieces of mail valued at more than CA$400,000. The accused face a combined total of 344 charges.
The surge in removals reflects a broader policy shift as Canadian officials respond to public concerns over crime and immigration compliance, particularly in cases involving organized extortion networks.