CBSA says four foreign nationals were removed after findings involving organised crime, extortion and serious criminality
Ottawa, September 15, 2026: Canada has deported four foreign nationals of Punjabi origin following findings linking them to criminal and organised criminal activities, including extortion-related offences, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
The agency said the four cases highlight its ongoing efforts to identify, investigate and remove individuals who are inadmissible to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
CBSA Intensifies Action Against Extortion Networks
According to the CBSA, Canadian authorities are working with law enforcement agencies and other government bodies to investigate foreign nationals suspected of involvement in extortion and organised crime.
The agency said information used in such investigations comes from law enforcement partners, government agencies, CBSA investigations and reports from the public.
The CBSA has prioritised the enforcement and removal of individuals involved in criminality, organised crime or activities considered a threat to public safety.
111 Individuals Removed So Far
The CBSA said that as of September 3, 2026, a total of 188 removal orders had been issued on various inadmissibility grounds, while 111 individuals had been removed from Canada.
The figures include:
- Pacific Region: 91 removal orders and 58 removals
- Prairie Region: 47 removal orders and 30 removals
- Greater Toronto Area: 50 removal orders and 23 removals
The agency said its investigations into potential extortion links began with dedicated resources in the Pacific and Prairie regions in August 2025 and were expanded to the Greater Toronto Area in November 2025.
Four Recent Cases Highlighted by Canadian Authorities
The CBSA outlined four recent cases involving foreign nationals who were subsequently removed from Canada.
Palwinder Singh
According to the CBSA, Palwinder Singh was linked to an extortion-related shooting in the fall of 2025.
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada found him inadmissible under IRPA on the grounds of membership in a criminal organisation linked to extortion-related violence. He was subsequently removed from Canada.
Jasmer Singh
Jasmer Singh was convicted in Canada of forcible confinement.
The Immigration and Refugee Board found him inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality under IRPA. A deportation order was issued, following which he was removed from Canada.
Amitoz Bajwa
The CBSA said Amitoz Bajwa was found inadmissible after the Immigration and Refugee Board determined that he was a member of an organisation involved in a pattern of criminal activity.
Authorities also linked him to firearms-related activity and an extortion-related shooting before his removal from Canada.
Sahibjot Singh
Sahibjot Singh was also found inadmissible by the Immigration and Refugee Board for his association with an organisation involved in a pattern of criminal activity.
According to the CBSA, Singh acknowledged committing offences that formed part of the organisation’s criminal activity. He was subsequently removed from Canada.
Canada Steps Up Enforcement Against Organised Crime
The deportations come amid increased enforcement by Canadian authorities against foreign nationals suspected of involvement in organised crime and extortion.
The CBSA said its coordinated approach involves working with law enforcement partners across Canada to identify individuals who may pose a risk to public safety and take appropriate enforcement action under Canadian immigration law.
The agency has stressed that removal proceedings are based on findings of inadmissibility under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
