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February 24, 2010. Catholic official and chemical engineer released after ransom payment in Haiti

SOURCE:Corporate Risk International

An official with a Catholic charity and a chemical engineer kidnapped in Ouanaminthe, near the Dominican border on February 21st were released on February 23rd after their families paid a ransom demand. Local reports indicate that a US$25,000 ransom secured the victims release. Originally kidnappers demanded US$100,000 for the two victims.

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