Edmonton police say extortions in the city are originating in India

Edmonton police are confident a series of extortions, arsons and shootings in Alberta’s capital region are unrelated to similar crimes in B.C. and Ontario.

Investigators believe the scheme is being orchestrated by a person or network in India.

However, they think the people setting fires and committing other related crimes live in Edmonton.

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