Indian-origin diamond businessman Dhiru Ramani, abducted in Mali for nearly three months, was released after his US-based family paid a ransom of Rs 44 crore to secure his freedom.
Ramani was released after nearly three months
Jul 27, 2026
12:27 pm
What's the storyDhiru Ramani, a 75-year-old diamond businessman of Indian origin, has been released from captivity in Mali after his family paid a ransom of €4 million (approximately ₹44 crore).
Initially, the kidnappers had demanded a sum of around ₹100 crore but eventually settled for the lower amount after negotiations by his family members who live in the United States.
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