Edmonton police have arrested a man with suspected ties to an international criminal network known to target South Asian business owners and community members across Canada.
On May 4, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Charger following reports of dangerous driving, police said in a Thursday news release. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of controlled substances and a loaded firearm.
Arrests and Charges
The three occupants, Safaldeep Singh, 22, Sandeep Singh, 28, and Divianshu Divianshu, 22, were arrested and charged with several drug trafficking and firearms-related offences.
“Safaldeep Singh has suspected ties to the ‘For Brothers’ gang, an organized criminal network linked to shootings and extortion which targeted South Asian business owners and community members across the Greater Toronto Area, Canada and the United States,” police said.
Evidence of Vehicle Re-vinning
Two search warrants conducted at Safaldeep Singh’s residence on May 28 and June 23 resulted in the seizure of evidence consistent with vehicle re-vinning operations linked to extortion-related crimes.
“On June 23, 2026, Singh was apprehended and charged with trafficking in property obtained by crime, possession of stolen property and unauthorized possession of a firearm. He was also arrested on Canada-wide warrants originating in Ontario for conspiracy to commit murder and extortion,” the release said.
Transfer to Ontario
After Singh was processed on the charges in Edmonton, he was transferred to Ontario to face the charges on his Canada-wide warrants.
“We’ve been investigating extortion networks and their multi-jurisdictional linkages in Canada for some time now, and we have established a coordinated approach with a focus on effective intelligence collection, sharing, and enforcement action across provinces,” said EPS Staff Sgt. Eric Stewart. “In this investigation, we’re especially grateful to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Peel Regional Police for their close collaboration, which led to Singh’s arrest and the connection to violent occurrences on the other side of the country.”
Impact on South Asian Community
Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich with the Peel Regional Police said extortion and targeted violence have had a profound impact on victims, families, and businesses, particularly within the South Asian community.
“Bringing those responsible to justice requires seamless collaboration across jurisdictions, and this investigation is a testament to what can be achieved when police services and our law enforcement partners work together toward a common goal,” Milinovich said. “We thank the Edmonton Police Service for their exceptional collaboration and remain committed to pursuing those who seek to intimidate and harm our communities.”
