ransom

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC