# 5 foreign nationals arrested in connection with B.C. extortions, shootings and arsons

https://mins.news/en/video/84012

- CBC News, 2026-10-02 19:19 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6K7leeZZPA

> Five foreign nationals are in police custody facing multiple charges after an RCMP investigation into extortion targeting members of B.C.’s South Asian community. The probe began in June 2025 after co-owners of an auto dealership reported extreme extortion demands.

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