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B.C. South Asian businesses targeted in extortion attempts
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B.C. South Asian businesses targeted in extortion attempts
Description
December 6, 2023
There are growing fears among some business owners in Surrey and Abbotsford after more than a dozen received extortion letters, demanding money in exchange for protection from violence. If ignored, it appears those behind the letters are willing to make good on their promises. Angela Jung reports.
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B.C. South Asian businesses targeted in extortion attempts03:16 | December 6, 2023
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B.C. South Asian businesses targeted in extortion attempts
Description
December 6, 2023
There are growing fears among some business owners in Surrey and Abbotsford after more than a dozen received extortion letters, demanding money in exchange for protection from violence. If ignored, it appears those behind the letters are willing to make good on their promises. Angela Jung reports.
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