Extortionist allegedly targeted Calgary woman 6 times

New measures from Ottawa come after a Calgary man is charged with six counts of extortion. Extortion cases have increased 300 per cent over the past decade.

A Calgary man is facing charges in connection with multiple alleged extortion attempts targeting the same women.

Investigators determined the victim, who came forward in September 2025, was targeted on six separate occasions between August and October 2024.

On each occasion, the offenders, who were known to her, allegedly demanded money and valuables and threatened her with violence if she didn’t comply.

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Jaspreet Gill, 37, is charged with six counts of extortion.

He’s scheduled to appear in court on April 10.

Police say while the victim was a member of Calgary’s South Asian community, it doesn’t appear the situation is connected to any other extortion attempts recently within that community.

“We understand how deeply these incidents affect not only the victims, but also the broader community and their sense of safety,” said Staff Sgt. Geoff Gawlinski.

“We want the public to know that our officers are committed to thoroughly investigating these crimes and will continue to hold those responsible accountable.”

Anyone with further information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.