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Published Dec 8, 2020

444: Jordan & Gabe | Kidnap Me Twice, Shame on Me

Jordan Harbinger recounts his harrowing kidnapping experience in Serbia, exposing the grim realities of corruption within the police, unexpected gang alliances, and the critical importance of quick thinking and resourceful connections for survival.
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  • Corrupt Police

    recounts his harrowing experience with corrupt Serbian police during his kidnapping ordeal. He describes how a young officer initially dismissed his claims of police brutality until Jordan identified the attackers' vehicle, revealing their identity as notorious secret police 1. This acknowledgment of corruption highlights the systemic issues within the Serbian police force at the time, where war criminals were integrated into law enforcement, leading to widespread abuse of power 2. Jordan's experience underscores the challenges faced by foreigners in navigating such a corrupt system, where even routine tasks like registering with the police could lead to unjust detention 3.

    So they made a bunch of PTSD, war criminals, damaged Militsiya guys from the middle of nowhere country town. Bosnia, they brought him to the big city and they said, "Here's a regular salary and unlimited authority that screws with whoever you want."

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    The narrative paints a vivid picture of the dangers posed by those meant to protect the public.

       

    Gangs & Gov't

    In a twist of irony, found protection from gang members rather than the police during his time in Serbia. He explains how local gangs offered him safety from corrupt government forces, illustrating the complex relationship between gangs and the state in certain regions 4. This dynamic is not unique to Serbia, as similar situations occur in other countries where gangs provide a semblance of order and protection against corrupt authorities 5. Jordan's story highlights the precarious balance between criminal elements and government forces, where sometimes the lines between protector and predator blur.

    In developing world countries, especially Slavic countries, Eastern Europe, where there's a lot of mafias. You need the mafia to protect you from the government.

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    This unusual alliance underscores the complexities of survival in environments where traditional law enforcement fails.

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