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Brazen murder of businessman in Surrey stokes B.C. extortion fears - BC | Globalnews.ca

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Abbotsford resident Satwinder Sharma was shot dead in his business in Surrey on Wednesday .

Police won't speculate about the motive at this point, but speculation of a link to extortionists has spread quickly.

Police in B.C. have been investigating extortion attempts targeting businesses since at least November 2023 .

Opposition BC Conservatives are pressing the provincial government for more action.

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