Express kidnapping
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Express kidnapping (Spanish: secuestro express), is a method of abduction used in some countries, mainly from Latin America[1], where a small ransom, that a company or family can easily pay, is requested. It is most common in Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.[2] It was frequent in Argentina following its political and economic crisis in 2001.[3]. ATM abductions, where the victim is forced to withdraw money from his or her account, are common in many urban areas of Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, and Brazil.[2] Express kidnappings have been known of in the US since at least July 30, 1986 when US Representative Mario Biaggi proposed having all ATM networks reprogrammed to recognize than an alternate, emergency PIN had been used to withdraw the cash. (US Congressional Record, July 30, 1986, pp 18232)
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- ^ Garcia Jr, Juan A. "Express kidnappings" accessed December 7, 2006
- ^ a b Shyman, Rose "Women at Work" accessed December 7, 2006
- ^ Express kidnapping a way of life The Sydney Morning Herald, accessed December 7, 2006
