New Delhi: India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, has strongly pushed back against a Canadian newspaper report alleging that he accused the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of pursuing “fantasy” allegations of Indian interference.In a statement issued on Tuesday, High Commissioner Patnaik expressed disappointment over the Globe and Mail article, insisting that comments made during an off-the-record briefing had been taken out of context and used selectively.&nbsp;“I am disappointed by the allegations made in the Globe and Mail article today,” he said. “India has maintained excellent cooperation, especially over the past year, with law enforcement and security agencies in Canada. The visit of the NSAs and the regular meetings between the security agencies are testimony to this cooperation.”&nbsp;The High Commissioner added, “We have strong faith in Canada’s institutions and completely reject these misleading allegations. The report... has been taken out of context, uses selective quotations, and does not reflect our current assessment of the integrity of institutions.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail claimed that HC Patnaik claimed Canada’s security establishment had been compromised by Khalistani groups and suggested the RCMP was investigating “fantasy” allegations linking Indian officials to the 2023 killing of Khalistani extremist and India-listed terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.&nbsp;According to the newspaper, he described some allegations as having been “twisted around” and politicised. The Indian High Commission statement dismissed the portrayal, emphasising ongoing bilateral security ties despite strains triggered by Nijjar’s killing, which Canada has linked to Indian agents, a charge New Delhi has dismissed.&nbsp;India and Canada are currently undertaking a reset in ties, with a focus on trade, education and people-to-people links. Earlier this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited India, and during his visit, a major uranium deal was announced. Both sides are aiming to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by end-2026. Last year, PM Modi had visited the country at the invitation of the Canadian PM to attend the G7 Summit.

India and Canada are currently undertaking a reset in ties, with a focus on trade, education and people-to-people links. Earlier this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited India, and during his visit, a major uranium deal was announced.

New Delhi: India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, has strongly pushed back against a Canadian newspaper report alleging that he accused the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of pursuing “fantasy” allegations of Indian interference. In a statement issued on Tuesday, High Commissioner Patnaik expressed disappointment over the Globe and Mail article, insisting that comments made during an off-the-record briefing had been taken out of context and used selectively. “I am disappointed by the allegations made in the Globe and Mail article today,” he said. “India has maintained excellent cooperation, especially over the past year, with law enforcement and security agencies in Canada. The visit of the NSAs and the regular meetings between the security agencies are testimony to this cooperation.” The High Commissioner added, “We have strong faith in Canada’s institutions and completely reject these misleading allegations. The report... has been taken out of context, uses selective quotations, and does not reflect our current assessment of the integrity of institutions.”

India and Canada are currently undertaking a reset in ties, with a focus on trade, education and people-to-people links. Earlier this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited India, and during his visit, a major uranium deal was announced.

Indian High Commission in Ottawa rejects ‘misleading’ claims of criticising Canadian security agencies

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at Quebec in Canada have arrested Gareth West, who is believed to be the main person behind a large scam that targeted old people across the US and Canada.&nbsp;As reported by CBC, according to the police, the US has charged him with planning wire fraud and money laundering. US officials said that he ran a huge operation where senior citizens in 46 US states were tricked into thinking their grandchildren were in trouble and needed money.<h2>Who is Gareth West and how did he run the scam?</h2>Gareth West has been named as the leader of a scam group. Scammers working for Gareth called elderly people pretending to be their grandchildren, saying they had been arrested or injured and needed money urgently for the bail. Then, fake lawyers or agents would speak to them and arrange to collect the money, often using couriers.According to US authorities, Gareth ran the scam from call centres near Montreal. A 2024 US indictment (written paper that officially accuses somebody of a crime) stated that he hired many workers and used fake American phone numbers to fool people.<h2>How much money did he stole?</h2>US authorities believe that the scam has stole more than $30 million from elderly victims. If found guilty in the US, Gareth could face up to 40 years in prison. He is expected to appear before a judge in Quebec on Saturday, where the process of sending him to the US (extradition) may begin, as per the reports.<h2>Warning from the Police for public</h2>Police are warning everyone to stay alert. If you receive a sudden call asking for money because a family member is in trouble then kindly hang up and check with your relatives. If it seems there is trouble, report it to the authorities immediately.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at Quebec in Canada have arrested Gareth West, who is believed to be the main person behind a large scam that targeted old people across the US and Canada.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at Quebec in Canada have arrested Gareth West, who is believed to be the main person behind a large scam that targeted old people across the US and Canada. As reported by CBC, according to the police, the US has charged him with planning wire fraud and money laundering. US officials said that he ran a huge operation where senior citizens in 46 US states were tricked into thinking their grandchildren were in trouble and needed money. Who is Gareth West and how did he run the scam? Gareth West has been named as the leader of a scam group. Scammers working for Gareth called elderly people pretending to be their grandchildren, saying they had been arrested or injured and needed money urgently for the bail. Then, fake lawyers or agents would speak to them and arrange to collect the money, often using couriers. According to US authorities, Gareth ran the scam from call centres near Montreal. A 2024 US indictment (written paper that officially accuses somebody of a crime) stated that he hired many workers and used fake American phone numbers to fool people. How much money did he stole? US authorities believe that the scam has stole more than $30 million from elderly victims. If found guilty in the US, Gareth could face up to 40 years in prison. He is expected to appear before a judge in Quebec on Saturday, where the process of sending him to the US (extradition) may begin, as per the reports. Warning from the Police for public Police are warning everyone to stay alert. If you receive a sudden call asking for money because a family member is in trouble then kindly hang up and check with your relatives. If it seems there is trouble, report it to the authorities immediately.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at Quebec in Canada have arrested Gareth West, who is believed to be the main person behind a large scam that targeted old people across the US and Canada.

Who is Gareth West ? Man behind US-Canada largest 'grandparent scam' - Full case EXPLAINED

The Canadian attorney general has filed affidavits asserting that information identifying Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's electronic devices was not shared with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during her December 2018 arrest in Vancouver, court documents showed on Thursday.

Meng, 47, is charged in the United States with bank fraud and she is accused of misleading HSBC Holdings PLC&nbsp;about Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's business in Iran, which is under US sanctions. Meng has said she is innocent and is fighting extradition.

In early October Meng and her lawyers asserted that members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had illegally shared sensitive identifying information about her electronic devices with the FBI.

"The applicant's allegation that the information was shared by the RCMP with the FBI is unfounded," lawyers for Canada's attorney general said in court documents released to media on Thursday.

Huawei was not available for immediate comment.

Canada's attorney general filed eight affidavits this month stating that members of the FBI and RCMP were discussing what information would be necessary in the case of a mutual legal assistance treaty request is made by the United States, which is made by one country to another when requiring the exchange of information to enforce laws.

The RCMP did not share the information, the affidavits written by past and present members of the police force stated.

The lawyers for Canada's attorney general added in their letter that the information being gathered but not shared showed a "good faith attempt" by the RCMP "to ensure that any sharing would be done in accordance with the law."

Meng and her lawyers returned to a British Columbia court this month, requesting additional documents pertaining to Meng's arrest at the Vancouver International Airport at the request of the United States on Dec. 1, 2018.

Meng's argument is part of a broader strategy to prove that her arrest was illegal and violated her rights according to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

If Canadian officials abused their authority, her lawyers say, the extradition proceedings should be halted. The official extradition trial will begin in January 2020.

"In any event, the allegations could not result in the most drastic of remedies, a stay of proceedings," the lawyers for the Canadian attorney general said.

The Canadian attorney general has filed affidavits asserting that information identifying Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's electronic devices was not shared with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during her December 2018 arrest in Vancouver, court documents showed on Thursday.

The Canadian attorney general has filed affidavits asserting that information identifying Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's electronic devices was not shared with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during her December 2018 arrest in Vancouver, court documents showed on Thursday. Meng, 47, is charged in the United States with bank fraud and she is accused of misleading HSBC Holdings PLC about Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's business in Iran, which is under US sanctions. Meng has said she is innocent and is fighting extradition. In early October Meng and her lawyers asserted that members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had illegally shared sensitive identifying information about her electronic devices with the FBI. "The applicant's allegation that the information was shared by the RCMP with the FBI is unfounded," lawyers for Canada's attorney general said in court documents released to media on Thursday. Huawei was not available for immediate comment. Canada's attorney general filed eight affidavits this month stating that members of the FBI and RCMP were discussing what information would be necessary in the case of a mutual legal assistance treaty request is made by the United States, which is made by one country to another when requiring the exchange of information to enforce laws. The RCMP did not share the information, the affidavits written by past and present members of the police force stated. The lawyers for Canada's attorney general added in their letter that the information being gathered but not shared showed a "good faith attempt" by the RCMP "to ensure that any sharing would be done in accordance with the law." Meng and her lawyers returned to a British Columbia court this month, requesting additional documents pertaining to Meng's arrest at the Vancouver International Airport at the request of the United States on Dec. 1, 2018. Meng's argument is part of a broader strategy to prove that her arrest was illegal and violated her rights according to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. If Canadian officials abused their authority, her lawyers say, the extradition proceedings should be halted. The official extradition trial will begin in January 2020. "In any event, the allegations could not result in the most drastic of remedies, a stay of proceedings," the lawyers for the Canadian attorney general said.

Canada denies sharing Huawei CFO Meng's devices details with FBI: Report

Canadian police killed a man on Wednesday, national television news channels reported, after the police said they had identified a suspect after receiving &quot;credible information of a potential terrorist threat&quot;. 
 
The suspect was killed during a police raid in a small Ontario town, CTV News and CBC News reported. 
 
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement they had identified a suspect in a national security threat and taken action to ensure the safety of the public. No further details were provided. 
 
Intelligence sources told Reuters that the suspect was Aaron Driver, who was arrested last year for openly supporting the Islamic State militant group on social media. The sources declined to be identified because they did not have permission to speak to the media. 
 
The sources said Driver, who also uses the alias Harun Abdurahman, lives in Strathroy, Ontario, a small community some 225 kilometres (140 miles) southwest of Toronto. 
 
Driver&#39;s death was not yet officially confirmed and his lawyer was not immediately available for comment.&nbsp;Reports on Twitter late on Wednesday said police had raided a home in Strathroy in relation to the RCMP threat incident. Reporters on the scene later tweeted that the coroner had arrived and a body bag had been loaded into an official vehicle. 
 
The London Free Press newspaper, citing family members, reported that Driver was shot by police after he detonated a device, wounding himself and another person. There was no immediate confirmation of that report. 
 
Driver had not been charged with a crime but in February he was placed on a peace bond, a court order that restricted his movements, required that he stay away from social media and computers and not have contact with Islamic State or similar groups. 
 
He said in February he did not think Canadians should fear him and that people should not be persecuted for their political beliefs, according to CBC news. 
 
Irene Lee, whose parents own a convenience store near Driver&#39;s home, said police arrived on the quiet residential street shortly after 4 pm ET (2000 GMT) and quickly surrounded the house. 
 
&quot;I hear a bomb sound, like a &#39;bang&#39; - I was freaking out because this is a small and quiet town,&quot; she told Reuters. &quot;All of a sudden the policemen were yelling, &#39;everyone get into your houses&#39;.&quot;&nbsp;Lee said police were still outside and had told her they would likely be there all night. 
 
Canada&#39;s public safety minister Ralph Goodale said in a statement released late on Wednesday the public had been &quot;properly protected&quot; following a national security threat, and that he had briefed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 
 
He said Canada&#39;s National Terrorism Threat Level remained unchanged at &quot;medium&quot;.&nbsp;A spokeswoman at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Canada&#39;s spy agency, declined to comment on the incident, referring all queries to the RCMP. 
 
The RCMP said in its statement the investigation was still underway and it would not provide further comment. Media relations officers did not immediately return phone calls and emails. 
 
(Reuters)

Intelligence sources said the suspect was arrested last year for openly supporting the Islamic State on social media

Canadian police killed a man on Wednesday, national television news channels reported, after the police said they had identified a suspect after receiving "credible information of a potential terrorist threat". The suspect was killed during a police raid in a small Ontario town, CTV News and CBC News reported. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement they had identified a suspect in a national security threat and taken action to ensure the safety of the public. No further details were provided. Intelligence sources told Reuters that the suspect was Aaron Driver, who was arrested last year for openly supporting the Islamic State militant group on social media. The sources declined to be identified because they did not have permission to speak to the media. The sources said Driver, who also uses the alias Harun Abdurahman, lives in Strathroy, Ontario, a small community some 225 kilometres (140 miles) southwest of Toronto. Driver's death was not yet officially confirmed and his lawyer was not immediately available for comment. Reports on Twitter late on Wednesday said police had raided a home in Strathroy in relation to the RCMP threat incident. Reporters on the scene later tweeted that the coroner had arrived and a body bag had been loaded into an official vehicle. The London Free Press newspaper, citing family members, reported that Driver was shot by police after he detonated a device, wounding himself and another person. There was no immediate confirmation of that report. Driver had not been charged with a crime but in February he was placed on a peace bond, a court order that restricted his movements, required that he stay away from social media and computers and not have contact with Islamic State or similar groups. He said in February he did not think Canadians should fear him and that people should not be persecuted for their political beliefs, according to CBC news. Irene Lee, whose parents own a convenience store near Driver's home, said police arrived on the quiet residential street shortly after 4 pm ET (2000 GMT) and quickly surrounded the house. "I hear a bomb sound, like a 'bang' - I was freaking out because this is a small and quiet town," she told Reuters. "All of a sudden the policemen were yelling, 'everyone get into your houses'." Lee said police were still outside and had told her they would likely be there all night. Canada's public safety minister Ralph Goodale said in a statement released late on Wednesday the public had been "properly protected" following a national security threat, and that he had briefed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He said Canada's National Terrorism Threat Level remained unchanged at "medium". A spokeswoman at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Canada's spy agency, declined to comment on the incident, referring all queries to the RCMP. The RCMP said in its statement the investigation was still underway and it would not provide further comment. Media relations officers did not immediately return phone calls and emails. (Reuters)

Canadian police kill suspect over 'terrorism threat', reports local media