By Paul Daniel l June 1, 2026
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Two foreign nationals already facing firearms-related charges in connection with an extortion-linked shooting in Surrey are now confronting additional criminal charges as authorities expand their investigation into a growing wave of extortion-related violence across British Columbia.
Police identified the suspects as 22-year-old Damanjeet Singh and 30-year-old Pardaman Singh. The pair were arrested following an April 22 shooting at a residence near King George Boulevard and 88 Avenue in Surrey. Investigators said the home had previously been targeted with extortion threats before gunfire was directed at the property during an overnight attack. Fortunately, a resident inside the home was not physically injured.
The investigation was later transferred to the Surrey Police Service’s Extortion Response Team, which traced a suspect vehicle and obtained a search warrant for a Surrey property where the two men were arrested. Prosecutors initially approved charges related to discharging a firearm into an occupied place and possessing a prohibited or restricted firearm without a licence.
Authorities have now announced a new round of charges against both suspects. According to investigators, each man now faces two counts of extortion, along with additional firearms-related offences, including possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm without authorization, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and occupying a vehicle while knowing a prohibited firearm was present.
Both accused remain in custody pending future court appearances. Police say the investigation remains active and have encouraged additional victims, witnesses, or individuals with relevant information to come forward.
The case comes amid growing concern over extortion-related crimes in Surrey and surrounding communities. Police data indicate that Surrey has recorded more than 100 extortion cases so far in 2026, including multiple shootings and arson incidents. Investigators say dozens of victims have been identified, with several individuals reportedly targeted more than once.
Law enforcement agencies across British Columbia have increasingly focused on extortion schemes involving threats, intimidation, property damage, and acts of violence directed at business owners and residents. Authorities warn that such crimes can have devastating consequences for victims and communities, even when no physical injuries occur.
The latest charges are being viewed as part of a broader effort by police and prosecutors to dismantle criminal networks allegedly responsible for extortion-related violence in the province. Officials have vowed to continue pursuing those involved and to provide support for victims who may be reluctant to report threats due to fear of retaliation.
As the investigation continues, authorities say further arrests and charges remain possible, underscoring the seriousness of what police describe as an evolving public safety challenge in British Columbia.