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How do kidnappers operate?
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Kidnappers operate by targeting their victims, planning out their abduction, transporting the victim, negotiating a ransom or demand, and then releasing or disposing of the body. Generally, kidnappers will choose victims who are financially or politically influential and have the resources to make paying a ransom easier. They will plan the details of the abduction carefully and may use fake police uniforms or staged accidents to ensnare the victim. During transport, the victim is likely to be restrained and kept in hiding until the ransom can be arranged. In cases where the victim is not immediately released or found after the ransom is paid, the kidnappers will usually seek to make a profit by demanding further ransoms or harming their victim. The entire process can often take days or weeks, but can also happen within hours. Ultimately, successful completion of the criminal act is dependent on a large number of factors, as well as an operator’s skill and experience.