Kapil Sharma’s Kaps Café Extortion Scandal: Canada Deports Three Linked Suspects

The popular Kap’s Café, owned by Surrey entrepreneur Kapil Sharma, has once again become the center of attention after being repeatedly targeted in a string of violent extortion attempts. The case has now taken a major turn, with Canadian authorities confirming the deportation of three foreign nationals connected to the wider criminal network believed to be behind the threats.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the removals earlier this week, stating that the individuals were linked to a cross-border extortion operation preying on Punjabi-origin business owners across British Columbia.

The deportations mark the first significant enforcement action by the B.C. Extortion Task Force, a joint initiative bringing together the RCMP, CBSA, and several local police departments. The 40-member team was formed earlier this year following a sharp rise in extortion-related violence targeting small businesses in the province.

While officials did not release the identities or nationalities of those deported, citing legal and privacy constraints, investigators confirmed that dozens of other individuals remain under review for possible immigration violations or criminal ties.

For Kapil Sharma, whose café has been attacked multiple times over the past year, the news brings both relief and frustration. “It’s good to see action finally happening,” he said in a brief interview. “But many of us are still living in fear. We just want to run our businesses in peace.”

Police say the extortion racket has evolved from online threats to physical violence, with perpetrators using encrypted messaging apps to demand cryptocurrency payments. In several cases, refusals have led to property damage and arson.

Businesses in Surrey, Abbotsford, and the Fraser Valley have borne the brunt of the campaign, most of them owned by members of the Punjabi diaspora. Authorities believe the network may have overseas connections, with suspects operating both in Canada and abroad.

“This coordinated criminal activity is being taken very seriously,” said a CBSA spokesperson. “The removals this week represent an early but important step in dismantling the infrastructure supporting these crimes.”

Community advocates have praised the deportations but remain concerned about the long-term safety of local entrepreneurs. Some have called for more visible police patrols and faster response times to reported threats.

As for Kap’s Café, Sharma says he intends to keep his doors open despite the fear that still lingers. “We built this place with love and hard work,” he said. 

Investigations are ongoing, with law enforcement hinting that more arrests and deportations could follow in the coming weeks.

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