> you just made an incentive not to declare a kidnapping and trying to solve it without interference from the police. the same as the other method proposed. >

> you just made an incentive not to declare a kidnapping and trying to solve it without interference from the police. the same as the other method proposed. > you just made an incentive not to declare a kidnapping and trying to solve it without interference from the police. agree, but this does not make it illegal to pay, it just forces the ransom to be delayed so that the police can investigate. If the family manages to get money in another way then they can choose to pay.