The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), removed 33 individuals from Canada, and opened 446 immigration investigations related to the extortions. 

The CBSA in a statement said that as  of May 7,the CBSA has opened 446 immigration investigations, 118 removal orders have been issued for various inadmissibility grounds, and 55 removals have been enforced.  

In CBSA Pacific Region, 132 immigration investigations have been opened, 52 removal orders have been issued, and 33 individuals have been removed from Canada; 

In CBSA Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region, 188 immigration investigations have been opened, 33 removal orders have been issued, and 10 individuals have been removed from Canada;

In CBSA Prairie Region, 126 immigration investigations have been opened, 33 removal orders have been issued, and 12 individuals have been removed from Canada. 

 Extortion is a serious crime that harms Canadians, their communities and businesses. As criminal networks continue to evolve and expand, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and its partners are increasing enforcement efforts and targeting those involved in serious and organized criminality, including extortion.

 The CBSA is working with law enforcement partners through joint task forces such as the BC Extortion Task Force in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) in Edmonton and Calgary, and through continued joint operations with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Peel Regional Police, and local police services in across the country. When police identify individuals who may be in violation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), they notify the CBSA, which conducts immigration investigations that can lead to enforcement actions, including removal from Canada.

 In August 2025, the CBSA began formally monitoring immigration enforcement cases potentially linked to extortion in the Pacific and Prairie regions, expanding this focused work to the Greater Toronto Area in November 2025. These cases are identified through collaboration with law enforcement task forces, information from partner agencies, tips from the public, and CBSA’s own investigative activities.

 The CBSA continues to investigate individuals alleged to be engaged in extortion and extortion-related activities, and will take appropriate enforcement action as the investigations conclude.

 The CBSA operates a tip line that allows the public to share information or directly report on the whereabouts of those who are inadmissible to Canada.