15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says Canada's border agency
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says Canada's border agency Surrey mayor says perpetrators 'must face swift justice' rather than abuse immigration system Wolfgang Depner · The Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 12, 2025 3:35 PM EST | Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes Police investigate a shooting at Kap's Cafe in Surrey, B.C., in August — among nearly 100 extortion attempts reported in that city so far this year. The Canada Border Services Agency says that a number of extortion suspects have sought refugee status, though it did not release specifics. (Ethan Cairns/CBC) Social Sharing X Reddit LinkedIn Email The Canada Border Services Agency says 15 foreign nationals facing extortion charges have applied for refugee status in Canada. The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she's "appalled...