ransom

Example Sentences

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It has not been formally made public how the government secured the latest release - or whether any ransom was paid.

From BBC

Details about the release of the 100 schoolchildren remain unclear, including whether it was secured through negotiation or by force, and whether any ransoms were paid.

From BBC

In fact, it is illegal to pay ransoms in Nigeria.

From BBC

It is a lucrative money-spinner but the government consistently denies paying ransoms.

From BBC

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.

From Barron's