ransom

Authorities never admit to paying ransom, but it is "very likely" that money is paid to free the victims, said Confidence MacHarry of SBM Intelligence.

The payment of ransoms has been outlawed in an attempt to cut the supply of money to the criminal gangs, but to little effect.

The payment of ransoms has been outlawed in an attempt to cut the supply of money to the criminal gangs, but it has had little effect.

The payment of ransoms has been outlawed in an attempt to cut the supply of money to the criminal gangs - but this has had little effect.

“I’ve just delivered Lord Fredrick Ashton to the humble cottage he’s paid a king’s ransom to rent. I trust that meets with your approval, governess.”