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Control Risks · June 29 · 23 min

Ground Truth | Kidnap and extortion: rising risks, evolving tactics

Kidnap-for-ransom and extortion incidents are rising, becoming more complex, opportunistic and global. In this episode of Ground Truth, we draw on Control Risks’ latest report, Kidnap and Extortion in 2026, pairing expert analysis with frontline response experience to unpack what’s driving trends and how organisations can protect their people and operations. Guests: Mark Rossin, Control Risks Director of Response Operations Michael Barty, Control Risks Director of Special Risks Analysis

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Kidnap-for-ransom and extortion incidents are rising, becoming more complex, opportunistic and global. 

In this episode of Ground Truth, we draw on Control Risks’ latest report, Kidnap and Extortion in 2026, pairing expert analysis with frontline response experience to unpack what’s driving trends and how organisations can protect their people and operations.

Guests:

  • Mark Rossin, Control Risks Director of Response Operations 
  • Michael Barty, Control Risks Director of Special Risks Analysis
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