Suspect in B.C. extortion case is arrested and charged in California
A 30-year-old man linked to Khalistan activism has been arrested in California over extortion threats targeting a Canadian business owner. Jasmeet Singh, an associate of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, faces charges after allegedly sending menacing messages and detailed personal threats to a victim in British Columbia.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) began tracking Singh in early 2024 after reports of extortion attempts against South Asian businesses in Langley, B.C. Investigators claim he made threatening phone calls, warning one victim of deadly consequences for cooperating with Indian authorities.
Singh allegedly sent the victim a photo of their car and described their daily routines, including their coffee preferences. These tactics mirrored a broader pattern of intimidation affecting Canada’s South Asian community, with some cases tied to the Lawrence Bishnoi crime group in India. A federal grand jury in California later indicted Singh for transmitting threats to injure a person. The RCMP worked with the FBI to locate him in Fresno, where he was taken into custody. Authorities are now examining whether he is connected to other ongoing extortion investigations in Canada. If convicted, Singh could face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He remains in custody while awaiting trial.
The arrest highlights cross-border efforts to combat extortion targeting South Asian communities. Canadian and U.S. investigators continue to probe Singh’s potential links to wider criminal networks. The case also underscores the use of personal data in intimidation schemes.
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