Canadian Report Names India’s TNR; Gangsters in Cricket Match-Fixing

May

2026

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) tabled its report in the Canadian Parliament on 1 May, which said: 'In 2025, the main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage against Canada remained India, the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Pakistan.' It further said, 'India has cultivated covert relationships with Canadian politicians, journalists, and members of the Indo-Canadian community, to exert its influence and advance its interests. This has included Transnational Repression (TNR) activities, such as surveillance and other coercive tactics meant to suppress criticism of the Government of India and create fear in the community. Given the presence in Canada of supporters of the Khalistan separatist movement, Canada must remain vigilant regarding potential TNR activities.' Meanwhile, a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation documentary titled Corruption, Crime & Cricket Canada shows how, after targeting the sport of Kabaddi, Panjab gangsters now focus on cricket match-fixing. The documentary exposes how individuals claiming to represent the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly threatened national team players in Surrey, British Columbia, in July 2025, forcing support for the rapid rise of Indian-origin player Dilpreet Singh Bajwa as captain. Bajwa, originally from Batala, Gurdaspur district and a former DAV Centenary School student who moved to Canada in 2020, was appointed captain just weeks before the 2026 T20 World Cup, a decision that surprised selectors, the coach, and senior players. Concurrently, Australia deported 15 Indians, including nine from Panjab. The deportees landed at Delhi airport on 30 Apr. The nine Panjab natives recorded their statements with the Panjab Police. Of the nine deported Panjabis, except one woman who 'overstayed' and committed visa norms violations, eight men faced serious charges in Australia. A 41-year-old deportee had a matrimonial dispute and was booked for stalking a child. A 36-year-old deportee had a dispute with his brother and started committing thefts. A 34-year-old deportee had his visa rejected and got hooked on drugs. A 33-year-old deportee went into depression and started using drugs. A 35-year-old deportee lost his wife, his son in Australia, and he served a jail term for several offenses. A 30-year-old deportee's wife got a study visa, but they got divorced (earlier coverage).