1.   He was charged in the indictment with ordering the kidnappings of the Americans.

2.   The justice system is weak, and some convicted criminals continue to order kidnappings from behind bars.

3.   A senior general who is the son-in-law of former President Suharto was fired on Monday amid suspicion he ordered the kidnappings of political activists.

4.   Carlos Castano is trying to pressure the participants to include him in those peace talks and last week he ordered the kidnapping of a prominent senator, Piedad Cordoba.

5.   He has also been convicted in absentia of ordering the kidnapping of an army major.

6.   Hong Kong newspapers said the son of a Chinese leader ordered the kidnapping because of a dispute over money.

7.   Human rights activists say the military should investigate whether Prabowo and other high-ranking officers ordered the kidnappings.

8.   Kovac supporters suggest the kidnapping was ordered by Meciar supporters.

9.   Kyodo said they told investigators that cult leader Shoko Asahara had personally ordered the kidnapping.

10.   Lee Hu-rak, a former government spy chief who allegedly ordered the kidnapping, is living outside Seoul.