Nothing new of course.
The kidnapping of Westerners is lucrative.
The paying of ransom moneys is well-rehearsed these days.
A far cry from years ago.
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While European governments deny paying ransoms, an investigation by The New York Times found that Al Qaeda and its direct affiliates have taken in at least $125 million in revenue from kidnappings since 2008, of which $66 million was paid just last year
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Europe the underwriters.
Business is booming.
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