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A 20‑year‑old man has admitted to participating in a violent criminal network that targeted South Asian homebuilders in Edmonton with arson, shootings, and extortion.

Manav Singh Heer entered guilty pleas to charges including arson, conspiracy to commit extortion, extortion, use of an imitation firearm, and dangerous driving. His convictions stem from Project Gaslight, a months‑long Edmonton Police investigation into dozens of arsons, threats, and shootings linked to the Brothers Keepers gang between late 2023 and early 2024.

Investigators say the crime spree aimed to force developers to hand over large sums of money. Victims were threatened with having their homes burned, relatives harmed, or shots fired at their properties. In multiple cases, several houses were set ablaze in a single night, with photos or videos of the destruction sent directly to the targets.

Police evidence against Heer included intercepted communications, surveillance footage, recorded jailhouse calls, and data pulled from his cellphone. Chats between Heer and other members showed discussions about creating larger “arson teams,” acquiring firearms, and identifying more developers to target. His phone also contained lists of addresses linked to victims, online searches for their properties, and even queries about potential prison time for arson.

The alleged mastermind, Maninder Singh Dhaliwal, is accused of directing the extortion scheme from Dubai under the alias “Batman.” Canada has requested his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. Several other accused remain before the courts.

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Our Summer Issue is out! ⁠
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@OntarioHBA Congrats, Miyoko!

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Our Early Spring 2025 Issue is here!

The digital edition is live now at at https://t.co/Wpyc0XrzpW

Dive into the pages and discover what’s shaping the industry's future.

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The latest Winter issue of Ontario Home Builder has been released!

Follow the link below to access the digital version.

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@EurodaleHomes Can't wait to see the "After" shots!

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Our Awards issue is out! Recapping the OHBA Annual Conference and teh 50 Awards of Distinction Winners. Click link in bio to read digital issue.

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The Awards issue is out! Read our recap of OHBA's annual conference and celebrate the best of the best in 50 categories in residential construction and design.
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Our Fall Issue is out!
Learn more about Mike Memme, OHBA's dynamic incoming Chair. Link to digital issue in bio.
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OHBA Annual Conference September 22-24, 2024 in Niagara Falls. Register today at https://t.co/KUIfrli6fK.

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Is your business protected against a cyber attack? Read : https://t.co/8qCBr8C8A3
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Our Summer issue is out!  Read about the latest in tiny homes, pedestrian-friendly developments, seven solutions to the trades shortage, highlights from the OHBA Housing Tour and how to prevent cyber-attacks.
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@flushingitgolf Greatest 25-foot miss in Tiger's career!

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Are shipping containers a viable building option? https://t.co/bc7Q7r0YoV

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In our latest issue, we interview Scott Andison, OHBA's new CEO. Click below to read.
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OHBA Appoints Scott Andison as CEO https://t.co/YsoXHO8MKR via @OntarioHBA

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The Path To Carbon Neutral https://t.co/e6aT9yvnG2
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