British businessman kidnapped by 15 men in Ecuador

A British businessman has been kidnapped by around 15 men from his home in Ecuador, local media reports.

Colin Armstrong, who is also the Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom in Guayaquil, was reportedly taken to a farm he owns in the province of Los Rios, along with his partner, early on Saturday morning.

Local media reports say criminals disguised as police officers forced their way into the 78-year-old's property.

Ecuadorian police forces have said in a statement that they are carrying out "operational and investigative tasks" after the "suspected criminal act against the businessman.

Kidnapping for ransom has become increasingly common in Ecuador amid rising crime, largely attributed to drug-trafficking gangs./ CNA 

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