EXTORTIONISTS ARRESTED

On Friday Edmonton police identified and arrested 6 people in connection with Project Gaslight. multiple houses went up in flames after local South Asian business owners received WhatsApp messages demanding large amounts of money. The extortion attempts and incidents were allegedly carried out by the local suspects under directions from the man believed to be responsible for orchestrating the scheme — Maninder Singh Dhaliwal. Canada-wide arrest warrants have been issued for Maninder Singh Dhaliwal who is believed to have fled to India. Police say the individuals identified represent the core members of the criminal network.