Phillip Mehrtens

Phillip Mehrtens

victim unknown

Phillip Mehrtens is a New Zealand pilot who garnered international attention after being kidnapped by rebels in Indonesia. His safe return was a focal point of a complex investigation involving multiple jurisdictions, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in resolving such high-stakes situations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
176,443
Power
1,630$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Vietnam 2 5.00 0.15% +0% 97,338,583 148,495 $340,000 519$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 27,948 $2,700,000 1,112$
Totals 3 165,224,594 176,443 $3,040,000 1,631$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Phillip Mehrtens was a New Zealand pilot who was kidnapped by Papuan rebels in February 2023. 5

The Guardian: Papua separatists kill American pilot in ‘message’ to US and Indonesia | West Papua

Australia Australia: Phillip Mehrtens was kidnapped, and his safe return was the focus of the investigation. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australians arrested over alleged plot to arm rebels who kidnapped Kiwi pilot