Overview
- Lovebir Singh, 22, who arrived in Canada in fall 2023, was identified by Surrey police in early 2026 and removed following a CBSA immigration investigation prompted by police intelligence sharing.
- Investigators said disclosing Singh’s image is necessary to advance active cases and encourage witnesses, victims and associates to come forward, citing FOIPPA sections 33(2)(d) and 34.
- Surrey updated its extortion dashboard to 56 reported cases this year, including 11 shootings and two arsons affecting 32 victims, 18 of them repeat targets.
- CBSA and the B.C. Extortion Task Force are examining roughly 296 persons of interest, with reports of 10 removals completed and 32 removal orders issued.
- Police urged tips via the SPS non-emergency line, a dedicated extortion tip line or Crime Stoppers, noting a $250,000 reward fund for information leading to charges and convictions.