Here’s the terrible reality of the ISIS kidnapping industry

Orvelin Valle
Mar 31, 2018 2:43 AM PDT
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Here’s the terrible reality of the ISIS kidnapping industry

SUMMARY

ISIS terrorists reportedly have hundreds of hostages from around the world, which they hold for ransom. Also read:

ISIS terrorists reportedly have hundreds of hostages from around the world, which they hold for ransom.


Also read: A former ISIS hostage describes Jihadi John's terrifying mock executions

As it turns out, kidnapping is big business. Between 2008 and 2015, terrorist groups have reportedly collected more than $125 million in ransom payments. But terrorists don't just kidnap to make money, they can make way more selling oil — roughly $3 million per day.

This TestTube News video explains other reasons they abduct people and the pros and cons of negotiating with terrorists:

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