Dozens of suspects, no Canadian citizens: Police release photos amid extortion investigation

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On Thursday, Calgary police released photos of 16 people facing a total of 56 charges tied to extortion, saying it's possible they are known in the community by different names.

That's the reason we're giving this information and releasing certain photos for this.We don't want people hiding in plain sight.

Police confirm the suspects are not Canadian citizens, and of the 16 charged, only one remains in custody.

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Rishi Nagar says he's concerned the legal status of the accused will reflect poorly on his community.

Even if a truck driver does something wrong, the whole community is painted with the same brush.That is sad for all of us.

I feel for the South Asian community because they're caught between having their own reputation sullied by what's going on.They don't want it as much as other Canadians.

However, Nagar says members of his community are now breathing a sigh of relief thanks to the release of the photos.

Earlier, it was all in oblivion.We don't know who he is.The person standing beside me, I don't know.him.But now I know.I'll be more careful.

I'll be more cautious.

" Anyone who is a victim of extortion is advised to not pay and to contact police immediately.Jordan Prentice, Global News.