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The kidnapping of Maup Caransa: ten million and no one ever convicted

In the night of 27 to 28 October 1977, property tycoon Maup Caransa was dragged into a car near the Amstel Hotel. Five days later he was free, ten million guilders poorer. The kidnappers more or less became known, but...

City centre 4 min read 28 Oct 2026

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