Express kidnappings are one of the leading threats travelers face abroad.
These kidnappings are a method of abduction where kidnappers demand a small, yet immediate ransom in exchange for release. Mark Carney, president & CEO of Tokio Marine HCC — MIS Group says students, missionaries, business professionals, and children all run the risk of being kidnapped, depending on the region they visit.
According to Epoch Times, visiting a Latin American country puts you at a higher risk for express kidnapping, and countries like India, Libya, and Lebanon all have high rates of kidnapping.
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