Media
Expert comment on kidnap, extortion and crisis response
Nick Shah OBE is available for comment, interviews and live broadcast, at short notice and 24 hours a day. Call 020 8050 2939 or email media@sjgroupinternational.com
About Nick
Nick Shah OBE
Nick Shah OBE is the founder and CEO of SJ Group International and one of the UK's leading kidnap and extortion specialists. A former senior officer at the National Crime Agency, he wrote the UN Manual for Counter Kidnapping and Extortion and has advised on cases in more than 50 countries.
Before founding SJ Group International, Nick held a senior role at the National Crime Agency, including serving as a diplomat as the NCA's International Liaison Officer for Southern Africa. His manual is used by governments and law enforcement worldwide. Nick and the SJ Group International team have handled more than 1,000 cases, with everyone brought home safely in the cases they've led, and have contacts in every country in the world bar North Korea.
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What Nick can comment on
Nick brings firsthand operational experience to breaking stories, explaining calmly and clearly what is really happening behind the headlines.
Available live on air, on the record or on background, with comment turned round quickly.
Risks facing wealthy families, including visible wealth online
Cyber extortion, express and virtual kidnapping
Executive, student and gap year travel safety
Press
As featured in
Nick's work and commentary have featured in leading business and wealth titles.
SJ Group International is recommended in the Spear's 500 2026 for security, intelligence and investigations.
The Economist
CEO Times
Podcast interviews and live events
Contact
Media enquiries
Call 020 8050 2939, answered 24/7, or email media@sjgroupinternational.com
Nick is set up for remote radio and TV interviews and can usually comment the same day.
Biography and credentials available on request
Remote broadcast ready for radio and TV
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Proven experience
Relevant expertise, with one named lead for each engagement.
Prevention first
Readiness built early, with calm response capability.
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Tailored around context, priorities and trust.
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Trusted associates integrated when specialist support is required.
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