Canada Cricket Chief's Home Targeted in Extortion Bid

Shots were fired at the home of Cricket Canada’s chief in Surrey, linked to an extortion attempt, as police investigate ongoing allegations of corruption. | World News

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The home of Canada's Cricket Association chief Arwinder Khosa was fired upon in an extortion attempt, police said, in the early hours of Wednesday.

The incident occurred at 4:40 am in Surrey, British Columbia, where officers found damage to the residence and evidence of shots fired.

No one was injured as the residence was occupied at the time of the shooting.

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating the incident, which is believed to be extortion related.

SPS's Extortion Response Team (ExRT) has taken the lead in the ongoing investigation, with the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) processing physical and digital evidence.

Cricket Canada president Arwinder Khosa confirmed the house belonged to him but declined to provide further details.

The incident comes amid turmoil in Cricket Canada, which has been plagued by allegations of corruption, match-fixing, and financial mismanagement.

A recent investigation by CBC News raised questions about the role of Cricket Canada's former and current management and potential match-fixing linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.