31.   It is not clear whether the kidnappers have a political motivation or are just seeking ransom.

32.   Most kidnappers have sought ransom, their demands often running into millions of dollars, and Chechen officials have been able to do little to stop them.

33.   Most are being held by gangs seeking ransom.

34.   Most abductions were committed by guerrillas seeking ransoms to finance their operations.

35.   Most cases involve Chechens kidnapping ethnic Russians or foreigners and seeking ransoms.

36.   Most of the kidnappings are believed to be carried out by people seeking ransom, rather than have any political background.

37.   Most of the abductions were by gangs seeking ransoms.

38.   Most of the kidnappings are carried out by armed criminal groups seeking ransom.

39.   Most of the kidnappings are carried out by criminal gangs seeking ransom, and have no political motive.

40.   Most kidnappings are carried out by criminal gangs seeking ransom, and have no political motive.