OPINION BY SPAETH, J., September 19, 1973:
This is an appeal from a conviction of kidnapping for extortion.
Appellant's first contention is that the evidence was insufficient.
Section 723 of The Penal Code, Act of June 24, 1939, P.L. 872, 18 P.S. § 4723, provides: "Whoever takes, or carries away, or decoys or entices away, or secretes any person, with intent to extort money . . . for the restoration or return of such person, is guilty of a felony...
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