Surrey Police Publicize Deported Extortion Suspects in Ongoing Investigation
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is intensifying efforts to dismantle criminal networks fueling an ongoing extortion crisis in British Columbia. As part of a targeted initiative to map out these organizations, authorities have released identifying photographs of foreign nationals previously involved in extortion-related activities to solicit vital intelligence from the public.
Among those identified is 20-year-old Prabhjot Singh, who was apprehended by SPS earlier in 2026. Following an investigation into his criminal involvement, police coordinated with the Canada Border Services Agency to facilitate his deportation. By publicizing his image, investigators hope to uncover details regarding his associates, his whereabouts while in Canada, and the broader scope of criminal activities in which he may have participated.
Key facts concerning the police initiative include:
- Surrey Police Service (SPS) is proactively releasing suspect photos to assist in mapping criminal networks involved in the regional extortion crisis.
- Criminal investigative disclosures are authorized on a case-by-case basis under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- A dedicated Surrey Extortion Tip Line has been established at 236-485-5149, operating seven days a week with multi-language support.
- Authorities are currently seeking information on the activities and past associations of deported foreign nationals to prevent further violent crime.
The release of these photographs is not an isolated incident. In recent efforts, police also identified other foreign nationals—including Harjot Singh, 21, Taranveer Singh, 19, and Dayajeet Singh Billing, 21—who face charges related to firearm discharges connected to extortion. Additionally, the service recently published the image of 22-year-old Lovebir Singh, another individual who has since been removed from the country, to further widen the investigation into potential accomplices still operating within Canada.
“SPS continues to work with our law enforcement partners with the shared objective of tackling the interjurisdictional and national components of extortion. We remain steadfastly committed to our policing colleagues and to our community in combating the extortion crisis.”
— Chief Const. Norm Lipinski, Surrey Police Service
SPS officials emphasize that the information gathered from the public remains critical. Beyond victims and witnesses, police encourage anyone with knowledge of these individuals’ social circles or logistics to step forward. Officials note that these disclosures are performed under strict legal guidelines, specifically sections 33(2)(d) and 34 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to ensure the integrity of active police investigations.
Anyone with information regarding these individuals or criminal networks is encouraged to contact the Surrey Extortion Tip Line at 236-485-5149. Information can also be provided via the SPS non-emergency line at 604-599-0502. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit solvecrime.ca.
