Two Britons arrested in Benidorm for 'staging fake kidnapping to extort money'
Two British men were arrested in Benidorm for allegedly faking a kidnapping to extort £728 from a relative.
Man arrested after helping friend fake kidnapping to extort R$ 300 from his own mother in CaracaraÃ
A 41-year-old man was arrested in CaracaraÃ, Brazil, for assisting a friend in staging a kidnapping to extort money from the friend's mother.
British tourists arrested in Benidorm after 'faking kidnapping for extra holiday cash'
Two British tourists were arrested in Benidorm for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from a relative.
Fake police officers kidnapping Americans in Haiti sparks renewed strong travel warning
The U.S. Embassy has issued a renewed travel warning for Americans due to an increase in kidnappings in Haiti, particularly by individuals posing as police officers.
Fear in Rome: fake babysitter attempts to kidnap a 3-year-old girl from kindergarten
A fake babysitter attempted to kidnap a 3-year-old girl from a kindergarten in Rome, alarming local parents and prompting calls for an investigation.
"A joke that went too far": an NGO files a complaint after influencer Cyril Schreiner orchestrated the fake kidnapping of his dog Albert
French influencer Cyril Schreiner staged a fake kidnapping of his dog, prompting an NGO to file a complaint due to the hoax's impact on public sentiment.
Police arrest man who faked kidnapping over N1.3m gambling loss
Edo State Police have arrested an individual for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to cover a significant gambling loss of N1.3 million.
Fake Surgeon Faces Charges After Forcibly Performing Surgery on Victim, Leaving Permanent Scars and Trauma
A cosmetology procedure intended to enhance a young woman's appearance turned into a horror story in Massachusetts as a woman posing as a plastic surgeon faces serious charges, including unauthorized medical practice and kidnapping.
App Driver Kidnapped by Fake Passengers; Video Shows Hostage in Captivity
A 44-year-old app driver was kidnapped by two fake passengers in Cubatão, SP, and forced to make R$ 30,000 in bank transfers while being held captive, with one suspect later arrested.