A British man was freed by Ukrainian secret services after being kidnapped and tortured while seeking a potential 'bride' through a dating agency in Odessa, it was revealed on Sept. 24. The man, aged 58, was abducted by a 'criminal gang', believed to be Muslim, after arranging to meet a young woman. He has been named as Martin John, but he could be John Martin as Ukrainians often give the surname first.
Daily Mail: British man tortured and held to ransom by ‘Muslim gang’ when he went to Ukraine to find a bride
Ukrainian coast guard ships are moored in the southern port of Odessa on May 7, 2014.
