Four Indian nationals from Punjab have been deported from Canada after authorities found them inadmissible to the country over their alleged links to organised crime and extortion-related offences.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) identified the four men as Palwinder Singh, Jasmer Singh, Amitoz Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh. According to the agency, their cases involved serious criminality, including offences connected with extortion and violence.
The CBSA said the men were found inadmissible under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) because of their links to criminal organisations or serious criminal offences. Their removal orders followed decisions by Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board.
Over 100 Extortion-Linked Individuals Removed
The latest action comes as Canadian authorities step up efforts against extortion and organised crime, particularly cases targeting members of South Asian communities.
CBSA figures show that 188 removal orders had been issued across Canada on various grounds as of September 3, 2026. Of these, 111 individuals had been removed.
The Pacific region accounted for the highest number, with 91 removal orders and 58 removals. The Prairies recorded 47 orders and 30 removals, while the Greater Toronto Area reported 50 orders and 23 removals.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the deportations reflected Canada’s efforts to disrupt organised crime and extortion through closer coordination between law enforcement agencies.
CBSA President Erin O’Gorman said that more than 100 extortion-linked removals showed the impact of coordinated enforcement.
Canada Steps Up Immigration Enforcement
The CBSA said it removed 23,160 inadmissible people in 2025, including 1,010 individuals found inadmissible on serious grounds such as serious criminality, organised crime, national security, war crimes or human rights violations.
The agency is currently carrying out around 400 removals every week, according to the statement.
Under Canada’s Border Plan, $30.4 million has been allocated to strengthen the CBSA’s removal capacity. The government also plans to hire 1,000 new officers under the Border Plan and Budget 2025 to strengthen border security.
The CBSA currently has around 530 officers working in immigration enforcement, including investigations, detention, hearings and removals.
Indian Nationals Mentioned in Extortion Warning
The deportations come amid growing concern in Canada over organised extortion networks targeting South Asian communities.
A recent bulletin from Canada’s financial intelligence agency, FINTRAC, warned about a sustained campaign of coercion. It said vulnerable young men, including Indian nationals in Canada on study permits, were being recruited by gangs to carry out targeted acts of violence and intimidation.
The bulletin also cautioned that smaller criminal groups and copycat offenders were using the reputation of established gangs to make their extortion threats appear more serious.
Calgary Police Charge 16
The crackdown has also extended to Calgary, where police recently released photographs of 15 men charged in connection with a series of extortion investigations allegedly targeting members of the city’s South Asian community.
The Calgary Police Service said 16 people had been charged with a total of 56 offences. Police said one accused remained in custody, while the others had been released on bail.
The latest deportations underline the growing focus of Canadian authorities on tackling extortion networks while using immigration enforcement against foreign nationals found inadmissible on criminality-related grounds.
