BigstockSeveral Bangladeshis are involved in the kidnapping ringA kidnapping ring based in Saudi Arabia abducted a Bangladeshi expatriate worker and demanded ransom from the victim’s family, torturing him in front of them on a video call. Several Bangladeshis are involved in the kidnapping ring, according to Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). RAB said Saudi police rescued Abul Hossain, 45, on July 9, and arrested four members of the kidnapping ring. RAB arrested a member of the ring in Demra, Dhaka, the same day. There are several such abduction rings in Saudi Arabia and RAB forces are working to identify and arrest Bangladeshi members of the ring, RAB said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 11, 2020 15:00 UTC