India, Feb. 8 -- The kidnappers, who claim that they have abducted Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, are requesting a ransom of $6 million in Bitcoin, NY POST reported, citing a local television station.

"Multiple ransom notes have been sent out to the media, including one that was sent to us," stated JJ McKinney from Tucson ABC affiliate KGUN9.

"In the letter, the potential kidnappers demanded that the Guthries pay them $6 million before this Monday."

The writers of the ransom note warned that Nancy Guthrie's "life is at risk" if the stipulated deadline, set for 5 pm local time on Monday, is not adhered to, NY POST added, citing a report from the outlet.

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