Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Fakiha Baig
Publication Date: August 1, 2025 - 23:08
Man pleads guilty in arson extortion case targeting South Asian home builders in Edmonton
August 1, 2025
A man admitted in court Friday to being part of an arson extortion syndicate targeting South Asian home builders in Edmonton.
Manav Heer, wearing an orange jumpsuit, pleaded guilty to extortion, conspiring to commit extortion, attempting to cause fire to property and using an imitation firearm during an offence.
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