Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Indian Diamond Tycoon Freed After Ransom
An Indian businessman named Dhiru Ramani, who owns a gold mine in Mali, was kidnapped nearly three months ago.
His family paid a huge ransom of Rs 44 crore to free him.
The kidnappers first asked for Rs 100 crore, but the family negotiated the amount down.
The businessman was held captive for almost three months before he was released.
He is originally from Gujarat, India, and now lives in the United States.
His family handled the negotiations without involving any Indian government agencies.
An Indian-origin diamond businessman, Dhiru Ramani, was kidnapped in Mali nearly three months ago.
His family reportedly paid a ransom of Rs 44 crore to secure his release.
The initial ransom demand was nearly Rs 100 crore, which was negotiated down.
The businessman was freed after the ransom was paid and remains in Mali, where local authorities are questioning him.
Ramani originally belonged to Gujarat's Amreli district and has been associated with the diamond business since around 1980.
- Who
- Dhiru Ramani, an Indian-origin diamond businessman
- What
- Kidnapping and subsequent release after ransom payment
- When
- Nearly three months ago
- Where
- Mali
- Why
- Ransom demand by kidnappers
Family's Perspective
Kidnappers' Perspective
Ransom Amount
Family's Perspective
The family negotiated the ransom down to Rs 44 crore from the initial demand of Rs 100 crore.
Kidnappers' Perspective
The kidnappers initially demanded Rs 100 crore and only settled for Rs 44 crore after negotiations.
- Victim
- Dhiru Ramani
- Location of Abduction
- Mali
- Initial Ransom Demand
- Rs 100 crore
- Final Ransom Paid
- Rs 44 crore
- Duration of Captivity
- Nearly three months
- Victim's Origin
- Gujarat, India
- Victim's Residence
- United States
- Victim's Business
- Diamond trade
