Yat Lo Fat

Yat Lo Fat(一路发), more commonly known as 168 (一六八), is a Chinese organized crime group that originated in Toronto and Vancouver, with ties to local triads in Toronto,and Hong kong. The name literally translates to "keep on prospering", and is derived from the pun 168. In Chinese culture, the combination of these numbers is said to be very lucky and prosperous.

The founders of the gang were said to be former members of several Wo Group(和字頭) triads that dissociated themselves just before the 1997 turn of power in Hong Kong. It was said the members then immigrated to avoid harsh punishment and convictions of the People's Republic of China.

Although not considered a triad society, it is nonetheless considered as an organized crime syndicate as it continues to have strong ties with numerous triad societies overseas as well as domestically. Yat Lo Fat has been known to be involved in loansharking, identity theft, media piracy, as well as drug trafficking.

It is estimated that Yat Lo Fat has over 500 members across Canada, with over 400 associates.