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This is the conclusive Kidnap andRansomReport for Mr. Pierre Lenoir.
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Location: Chechnya.
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Result:
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Positive.
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We were contracted by AGP underwriterswho insured the victim.
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Mr. Lenoir was abducted January 21from Russian-held territory...
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...by members ofthe ChechenNationalist Militia.
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Their first demand was for $5million.
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My ability to negotiate directlywith the Chechens...
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...was subvertedby Russian military command...
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...who monitoredmy every move.
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After 36 days...
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...lhadnegotiated the finalransom figuredown to $750,000.
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Finalproofoflife was receivedmidnight Wednesday, February 27.
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The next morning,l was informedby the Russians...
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...that l wouldbeprohibitedfrom personally delivering the ransom.
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Any confidence that these menwould deliver the ransom money...
prev.