Three Indian Nationals Arrested in Surrey, Canada, for Extortion-Related Shooting
Three Indian nationals have been arrested in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, in connection with a shooting incident related to extortion. The incident involved multiple shots fired at a residence in Surrey's Crescent Beach neighborhood.
Arrest and Charges
Harjot Singh, 21, Taranveer Singh, 19, and Dayajeet Singh Billing, 21, were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, February 1, 2026. All three have been charged with discharging a firearm into a place. They have been remanded in custody until February 5, 2026.
Investigation Details
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrested the three men as they were getting into a rideshare vehicle following the shooting incident. The SPS has engaged the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) because the arrested individuals are foreign nationals. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
The police were patrolling the area around Crescent Road and 132 Street in Surrey at approximately 3:50 a.m. on February 1 when they received reports of gunshots and a small fire outside a residence. The residence was occupied at the time of the shooting, and it sustained damage from the gunfire. Surrey Fire Services extinguished a small fire near a fence on the property.
Surrey's Extortion Problem
Surrey has been experiencing a spike in extortion threats and associated violence since June 2025. As of February 2, 2026, there have been 46 reported extortion cases in Surrey, including 11 shootings and one arson. The city has implemented measures to combat extortion, including active patrols, a dedicated extortion tip line, and assigning 15 officers to the BC Extortion Task Force. The City of Surrey has also put up a $250,000 reward fund for people who provide key information about extortions in the city.
Recent Arrests
Last week, two other Indian nationals, Harshdeep Singh, 20, and Hanspreet Singh, 21, were arrested in Surrey in connection with a shooting episode linked to extortion.
Conclusion
Three Indian nationals were arrested in Surrey, Canada, on February 1, 2026, for allegedly discharging a firearm at a residence as part of an extortion attempt. The suspects remain in custody, and the investigation is ongoing. This incident is part of a larger pattern of increasing extortion-related violence in Surrey.
