This Olympic Athlete Was Just Kidnapped In Rio By Military Police; Will Our Athletes Be Safe During The Olympics?

Jason Lee represents New Zealand in the Olympics, he's a jiu-jitsu master. He lives in Brazil, but had no idea what to do when he was approached by a gang of men dressed as Police yesterday

The men pulled him over, were armed, and demanded he pay them or they would take him to the Federal Police. When Lee didn't have that much cash, they drove him the wrong way down a highway to a bunker in an over pass. There he was made to drive in one of the kidnappers cars and taken to an ATM.

Lee was taken to an ATM to get the bribe, and then dropped back at his vehicle when he was told not to report what had happened. Needless to say, Jason was scared.

But Jason decided to speak out, and it's good he did!

The local authorities were understanding of Jason's plight, saying that even the Police were afraid of that branch of the Police. There is no way for Jason to get his money back, but he's glad that he's safe, and is seriously considering moving out of Brazil after the Olympics

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