SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., arrested three men on Sunday after early morning gunfire at a home, believed to be yet ...

Authorities have described the incident as another example of extortion-related violence, a crisis that has disproportionately affected Surrey’s large Punjabi and South Asian population.

It starts with a letter, phone call, or a text message — an anonymous figure demands cash, usually from a business owner, threatening their safety and livelihood unless they pay. It often ends with ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Mexico ranks among the world’s top five nations for extortion, which is often called ‘the invisible crime.’ An ...