Son Of Anti-Virus Maker Kaspersky Missing

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Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Ivan Kaspersky, the 20-year-old son of the founder of Russian anti-virus firm Kaspersky Labs is missing and believed to be kidnapped. According to Russian news organizations, the kidnappers are asking for 3 million euros for his safe return.

Ivan was taken on his way to work on Tuesday. The boy’s father, Yevegny, is asking that the media not postulate on his son’s kidnapping as it may “cause damage to his company.”

No one from the company has commented on the situation.

via BBC