I do not think it is appropriate any more for the NCA to saying it’s up to the victim orgs if they want to pay extortions, and/or being in the room during negotiations and payment.

It’s leading to boards assuming they can just pay criminal gangs to make problems go away.

It isn’t normal and needs to change.

Corporations shouldn’t be directly funding organised crime with the support of the National Crime Agency and their insurance. Break the cycle.