{
  "id": 8156991,
  "title": "Former BC Conservative director accused of hiring private investigator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/former-bc-conservative-director-accused-of-hiring-private-investigator",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T02:35:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12063910/former-bc-conservative-director-accused-hiring-private-investigator/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former BC Conservative director Aisha Estey has been accused of hiring a private investigator, according to sources. Estey, who served as the president of the BC Conservative Party for approximately three years before resigning about a month ago, was informed on Wednesday night that she was on the list of individuals targeted by the hired private eye. Estey expressed shock and disappointment in a statement to Global News, stating that she was notified of the potential involvement of her personal information being exposed. BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay acknowledged the situation, saying that the party is aware of it and is currently investigating it. However, Findlay emphasized that she remains committed to her role, stating that she is not stepping down despite the ongoing controversy. The allegations come amid a series of scandals that have seen nine BC Conservative MLAs quit the party, many citing issues with Findlay's leadership.",
  "summary": "Aisha Estey, who was the president of the BC Conservative Party for about three years told Global News that she found out on Wednesday night.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}