Edmonton house fire under investigation for alleged link to extortion scheme

An early morning fire that ripped through a home under construction in west Edmonton is under investigation by Edmonton police for possible links to an extortion scheme targeting members of the South Asian community.

Edmonton house fire under investigation for alleged link to extortion scheme
The framing of a house exposed by fire. The sun rises from the structure. Smoke rises from the exposed framing.

An early morning fire that ripped through a home under construction in west Edmonton is under investigation by Edmonton police for possible links to an extortion scheme targeting members of the South Asian community.