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The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) continues to investigate a rash of extortion incidents targeting South Asian home builders in the city, despite a recent decline in cases. The probe, known as Project Gaslight, involves 34 alleged incidents carried out by local suspects directed by someone in India. Extortion attempts have involved WhatsApp messages demanding large sums of money, leading to arson attacks on new or under-construction homes. EPS has arrested and charged several individuals in connection with the extortion series, and a series of surveillance videos have been released to identify additional suspects.

Edmonton police have released several surveillance videos of suspects involved in Project Gaslight, an extortion series targeting members of the South Asian community. The videos show suspects purchasing gas cans, breaking into homes, and starting fires. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individuals in the videos and providing any information about their activities.