Vancouver Rocked by First Extortion Cases, 4 Under Investigation

• Vancouver Police Department is investigating four extortion cases, the first identified in the city.
• Perpetrators are threatening residents and business owners with violence for money.
• Victims live in Vancouver but operate businesses in the Fraser Valley.
• Surrey has seen 53 extortion incidents this year, with 11 related shootings and two arsons.
• Canada government is deploying financial intelligence specialists and enhancing financial tracking to combat the crime.