• the kidnappers demanded a large ransom – похитители требовали большой выкуп
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organized crime, complex of highly centralized enterprises set up for the purpose of engaging in illegal activities. Such organizations engage in offenses such as cargo theft, fraud, robbery, kidnapping for ransom, and the demanding of “protection” payments. (Britannica)
A notorious Haitian gangster is due to appear in US court Wednesday for allegedly leading the armed abduction and kidnapping of 17 Christian missionaries last year. Joly Germine, 29, is said to be a leader of the 400 Mawozo gang, infamous for holding foreigners for ransom. (BBC News)
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