Rs 44 crore ransom, Mali kidnapping and a gold mine: The story of Gujarat diamond merchant Dhiru Ramani
An Indian-origin diamond merchant was released in Mali after a ransom payment. Dhiru Ramani secured his freedom after his family paid four million euros. His family, based in the United States, handled the negotiations independently. Ramani, who acquired a gold mine, remains in Mali for questioning. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his release.