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4 Punjab-origin men deported from Canada over extortion links; 111 removed so far

Four Punjab-origin men have been deported from Canada after immigration authorities found them inadmissible over links to extortion-related violence, organised crime and other serious offences.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Truck driver in Canada, who worked there for 8 years, asked to return to India along with wife and kids after rejection of refugee claim

Indian family in Canada asked to return to India: An Indian truck driver and his family have returned to India after spending eight years in Canada. Harish Kumar, his wife and their two children left Quebec after Canadian authorities rejected their refugee claim and humanitarian appeal, ending years of legal…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Indian family deported from Canada after asylum claim fails: 'When Canada needed Harish, he was essential'

An Indian family that spent eight years building a life in Quebec has returned to India after Canadian authorities rejected its refugee claim and their attempt to remain in the country on humanitarian grounds.

The Times of India · Sep 9

Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate exploited Canada's student and work permits for criminal expansion, CBSA report reveals

A Canadian intelligence report indicates the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate exploited temporary permits. This group has established a growing operational presence and used immigration programs for criminal purposes. Investigations increasingly identify Indian nationals holding permits as participants in organized criminal activities. The syndicate's expansion is linked to a rise in…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Canada deported 3,323 Indians in first half of 2026: Report

Canada removed 3,323 Indian nationals in the first half of 2026, the highest among all nationalities during the period, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) data.

The Times of India · Aug 6

16 men, including Indian-origin accused, arrested in Canada after South Asian extortion probe; all released on bail except one

In a significant crackdown, Calgary police charged 16 men, primarily of Indian descent on visas, linked to a widespread extortion scheme targeting the South Asian community. While mugshots of 15 suspects have been publicly released, only one remains detained, with the others granted bail. Investigators are examining possible connections to…

The Times of India · Jun 26

Lawsuit Claims Canada Violates Supreme Court Mandate by Rushing Asylum Seekers to ICE

Asylum seekers often have little time to gather evidence and frequently lack access to legal counsel before being returned to the United States

Latin Times · Jun 18

'For Brothers': Major international gang busted in Canada, 17 Indians charged for extortion targeting South Asians

The Peel Regional Police Monday announced they have taken down a violent international extortion ring linked to a group called 'For Brothers' and 17 men have been arrested and charged. None of them is Canadian and the list suggests all of them are Indian-origin or Indians. For Brothers targeted South…

The Times of India · May 25

20-year-old Prabhjot Singh deported from Canada after involvement in extortion-related crimes

A 20-year-old Punjabi man has been removed from Canada after being linked to an ongoing extortion investigation in Surrey, British Columbia.

The Times of India · May 11

Indian-origin truck driver arrested for smuggling 700 pounds of meth from US to Canada, could face deportation

The Canada Border Services Agency announced the arrest of Satnam Singh, an Indian-origin truck driver, after he was found smuggling 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside his truck. The incident took place in November but the border administration announced the charges against Singh Tuesday. This is believed to be the…

The Times of India · Feb 11