Refusals to pay ransom demands for the release of kidnap victims can cost dearly, as a recent case from the Philippines evidences. According to the latest Clayton Kidnap Monitor (May edition) a breakaway faction of a group called the Moro National Liberation Front -- believed to have joined forces with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) -- in April beheaded seven civilians whom they had been holding hostage. Six of the victims were working on a government road project in the area while the seventh victim was a worker at a fish processing factory. A Philippines military official stated that the company which employed the road workers had refused to pay a demanded ransom.Kidnap Risk Reduction workshops are held twice yearly at ARC Training or on-site upon request. Business Travel Security workshops are held three times a year. Forthcoming events are as follows:
Business Travel Security Monday 9th July, Monday 22nd October
Kidnap Risk Reduction & Response Wednesday 26th September
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