"It's evident this type of behavior is aimed at creating fear in this industry," said María Elena Andrade Ramírez, Baja's A.G. "The arson attempt was a message to others now being extorted."
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A series of extortion attempts targeting South Asian businesses since October 2023 has led to at least 14 arrests across Canada, with incidents linked to organized crime. Key details: Extortion threats have surfaced in various cities in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, with at least five policing jurisdictions currently investigating 74 related incidents or cases. Perpetrators are reportedly using physical letters, phone calls and social media apps to demand “protection money” primarily from South Asian business owners.
A national coordination team has been established by Canadian law enforcement authorities to address the growing menace of extortion attempts targeting Indo-Canadian business across multiple jurisdictions. | World News