It could also be interpreted as one arm of the state mafia robbing the other. By classifying it as 'ransom money destined for bad guy ABZ', it gets legitimised.
It did state "... that could be part of the ransom paid for release of French hostages..."
You could ask, why would ransom money for the Areva French rumble down the TSH in Alg of all places? As likely to be 'laundry' or a payroll to southerners for services rendered.
I think that ransoms have been paid from the very beginning is in little doubt.
Ch
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