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After his son was kidnapped by gang, father kidnaps ringleader in attempt to extort the extortionists
By Borzou Daragahi
Special to The Daily Star
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
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As he watches his son's kidnapper walk free and out of his life, Ali Sayadan al-Obeidi wishes him good riddance, and says he's found inner peace after nearly two months of torment. The retired educator's son, Farouk, was abducted by a gang in April and freed only after Obeidi kidnapped one of the kidnappers.
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