From Billionaire Ransoms To Backyard Heists, Kidnappers In South Africa Are Now Targeting Everyone

From Billionaire Ransoms To Backyard Heists, Kidnappers In South Africa Are Now Targeting Everyone

[Image: Flickr] Kidnapping in South Africa has become a bit of an industry. What began as slick syndicates targeting the super-rich has morphed into a grim free-for-all, with every chancer and copycat gang wanting their slice of the ransom pie. Chad Thomas, of IRS Forensic Investigations, laid it out via The Citizen, saying, “We see multiple express kidnappings taking place each week, where people are held for a few hours while their bank accoun…