Surrey Mayor ‘Appalled’ by Extortion Suspects’ Refugee Claims as Police Investigate Another Shooting

15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, Canada’s border agency says

CBSA says "persons found inadmissible" for reasons such as "serious criminality" or "organized criminality" won't have their refugee claims heard and instead will be ordered to leave the country.

Surrey mayor ‘appalled’ by extortion suspects’ refugee claims as police investigate another shooting

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says she is “appalled” that suspects identified by B.C.’s Extortion Task Force “are claiming refugee status to evade deportation.”

Extortion suspects have claimed refugee status, Canada’s border agency says

The development has frustrated deportations of foreign nationals accused of fuelling B.C.'s extortion boom.

15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, Canada's border agency says

The Canada Border Services Agency says 15 foreigners facing extortion charges have applied for refugee status in Canada.