$18M ransom sought
NZPA-Reuter Beirut A previously unknown group claimed responsibility yesterday for kidnapping a South Korean diplomat in Beirut and demanded SUSIO million ($18.90 million) for his release.
The Sunni Muslim Voice of the Homeland radio said a caller claimed the abduction of Second Secretary Do Chae-Sung on behalf of the “Green Brigades” and threatened to "resort to violence” unless the ransom was paid by February 10. Mr Do, aged 43, was seized in daylight two days ago..
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Press, 4 February 1986, Page 10
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79$18M ransom sought Press, 4 February 1986, Page 10
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