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Ransom of IDR 100 million for KKB to release 3 motorcycle taxi drivers held hostage in Puncak Jaya

Ransom of IDR 100 million for KKB to release 3 motorcycle taxi drivers held hostage in Puncak Jaya Puncak Jaya -  Three motorcycle taxi drivers in Puncak Jaya, Central Papua who were held hostage by the armed criminal group (KKB) have been freed. The three were released after negotiations and paying a ransom of IDR 100 million.  This was revealed by Danrem 173/Praja Vira Braja Brigadier General Sri Widodo. He said the negotiation process went smoothly until the three motorcycle taxi drivers were released.  "The negotiation process went smoothly and the KKB finally released the three motorcycle taxi drivers after receiving a ransom of Rp. 100 million," said Brigadier General Sri when confirmed by detik.com, Tuesday (25/4/2023).  Brigadier General Sri said the negotiations involved six negotiators and two KKB representatives. Negotiations were held in Yambidugum Village, Mewoluk District, Puncak Jaya, Central Papua, Tuesday (25/4) at around 11.00 WIT.  "Around