by Sally | Nov 4, 2021 | News
The recent report of a gang kidnapping in Manchester last week highlights the need for high net worth individuals to be extra vigilant no matter where they are in the world. High profile and high net worth individuals are a natural target for kidnapping, express...
by Sally | Oct 4, 2021 | News
Lockdowns globally has meant that we have all been at home for a large part of 2020 with little or no international travel and very little local traveling for work or recreation. Despite this, our prevention partners, Crisis24 have reported just 11 fewer cases (75 in...
by Sally | Jul 1, 2021 | News
An express kidnap can be a development of an opportunist street crime such as a mugging, where the mugger realises they can get more money by making demands of a family or employer. Alternatively, it can be planned and a victim specifically targeted – as in the case...
by Sally | Jun 20, 2021 | News
Kidnaps in urban areas can be planned or opportunistic. Planned kidnaps are usually carried out by professional criminal gangs for financial or political gain. They identify a potential victim and observe their routine/lifestyle for some time. They then abduct them...
by Sally | May 20, 2021 | News
Kidnaps and attempted kidnaps often take place when you are on your way home or to work, as these are predictable locations for you to be in. Identify anything or anyone suspicious and get it checked out. This way you should not miss anyone observing your routine and...
by Sally | Apr 20, 2021 | News
When you are on the move, you are vulnerable to being kidnapped. Many people are taken in their cars, particularly if they use predictable routes and are easy to identify. Be as random as you possibly can with your route selection. Be very vigilant when you get close...
