ransom demand

Examples (10)

• The kidnappers issued a ransom demand for the safe return of the executive.
• Police are investigating a threatening ransom demand sent to the family.
• The gang's ransom demand was exorbitant, far beyond what the family could afford.
• Negotiators tried to lower the ransom demand during the protracted discussions.
• Authorities refused to comply with the ransom demand, citing policy against funding terrorism.
• A surprising ransom demand appeared on the company's computer screens after the cyberattack.
• The desperate parents received a chilling ransom demand for their abducted child.
• This is the third ransom demand they've made this month.
• They hoped the media blackout would prevent a ransom demand.
• Meeting the ransom demand could set a dangerous precedent.