Calgary police have released photographs of 15 men connected to a series of extortion-related crimes targeting the South Asian community, urging the public to provide information that could assist ongoing investigations.
Suspects Named and Pictured
The Calgary Police Service published the images and names of the suspects, which include Ravjot Toor, Germanjeet Singh, Jaskaran Singh, Karanbir Singh, Amandeep Singh, Anurag Sidhu, Anurag Singh, Amandeep Mallhi, Sandeep Singh, Daksh Gautam, Akashdeep Singh, Gagandeep Singh, Pardeep Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Gurkaran Dhaliwal. Police noted that many of these men use aliases and may be known by other names within the community.
Nature of the Crimes
The extortion ring has been linked to a range of violent offenses, including shootings at properties, threats, kidnappings, assaults, and burning vehicles. Since April 2025, police have documented 49 alleged extortion attempts, 19 of which involved shootings. Investigators are seeking information about the suspects' whereabouts, activities, and known associates.
Community Cooperation Key
Supt. Jeff Bell of the Calgary police criminal operations and intelligence division emphasized the importance of public assistance. In a written statement released Thursday, Bell said, “Our success thus far is a direct result of the co-operation and support from community members. We hope that by releasing these photos, community members can provide additional information to help advance our investigations.”
Arrests and Deportations
Police have been investigating extortion cases in Calgary’s South Asian community for over a year. To date, 16 individuals have been charged with a total of 56 charges, and 45 people have been referred to Canada Border Services Agency for deportation. Bell added, “Despite laying charges in a number of cases, we want to emphasize that these investigations remain active and ongoing, and additional assistance from the public is critical. We will not stop until everyone involved in these crimes has been identified and held accountable.”
How the Public Can Help
Anyone with information about the suspects or related incidents is urged to contact the Calgary Police Service or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. The photo release is part of a broader effort to crack down on extortion crimes and ensure community safety.
