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Baneet Braich
Reporter based in Abbotsford, B.C., who has extensively covered local incidents of extortion, shootings and community town halls in the Lower Mainland and provides on-the-ground detail about victims and community responses.
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Nov 25, 2025
• 32min
Gunshots, arson, threats: B.C.’s extortion crisis
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Baneet Braich, an Abbotsford-based reporter focusing on local incidents of extortion, and Evan Dyer, a CBC journalist specializing in national security, dive deep into B.C.'s alarming extortion crisis linked to foreign interference. They discuss shocking patterns of violence, from shootings to arson, targeting the South Asian community. Community responses reveal fear and frustration, as residents demand stronger action. The guests also explore the intricate ties between local gangs and international politics, highlighting the dire need for accountability and national solutions.
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