Edmonton Police Want Extradition of Suspected Crime Leader for String of Arsons, Extortions

The remnants of a newly built home that was burned down and under investigation of arson in Edmonton on Jan. 5, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

Edmonton police say a man they’ve been looking for in connection with a string of crimes has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The arrest follows an Edmonton Police Service (EPS) investigation into a series of crimes targeting the South Asian business community, dubbed “Project Gaslight.”