Calgary Police Seek Public Help in Extortion Investigation Targeting South Asian Community

Calgary police are appealing to the public for help in identifying two suspects and a grey Ford Expedition SUV connected to a string of extortions plaguing the city's South Asian community. The investigation intensified after individuals allegedly damaged three vehicles at a northeast Calgary residence on June 12 before fleeing in the SUV.

Investigators suspect these individuals are also linked to an extortion-related shooting that occurred at the same address on March 4. Police have released photos of the suspects, one wearing a black jacket and the other a coral-colored hoodie, in hopes that someone can provide information about their identities or the vehicle involved.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Calgary police directly at 403-266-1234 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. A dedicated email address, extortion@calgarypolice.ca, has also been established for individuals to share information. Police are strongly advising anyone who has been a victim of extortion to come forward immediately and refrain from paying any money to the extortionists.