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🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The TV star with a new plea: – Someone knows something

Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old American woman missing for seven weeks, has her family appealing for help in finding her as police suspect kidnapping.

Mar 23 • 02:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Preventive detention for three involved in kidnapping attempt in the central-north of Quito

Three suspects have been placed in preventive detention following a failed kidnapping attempt in Quito, Ecuador, where they tried to abduct a citizen but were thwarted by local residents.

Mar 22 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who was missing is found dead in river in PI; sister reports kidnapping

A man missing for two days was discovered dead in a river in Brazil, prompting his sister to report a supposed kidnapping.

Mar 22 • 18:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Savannah Guthrie's family issues fresh plea to bring kidnapped mum Nancy home

Savannah Guthrie's family is urgently seeking help to locate her kidnapped mother, Nancy, who has been missing for seven weeks.

Mar 22 • 16:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Student escapes kidnapping in MS and is found after getting lost in Paraguay

A medical student in Ponta Porã, Brazil, escaped a kidnapping attempt but was later found disoriented in Paraguay after her family reported her missing.

Mar 22 • 12:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest kidnapper, recover victim’s body in Bauchi shallow grave

A suspect in a Bauchi kidnap case has been arrested after a four-year-old boy's body was found in a shallow grave.

Mar 22 • 12:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest three suspects in viral Ondo kidnapping case, rescue victims

The Ondo State Police have arrested three suspects related to a kidnapping case captured on CCTV and rescued the victims.

Mar 22 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Individuals Dressed in Police Sweaters Attempt to Kidnap a Man in Northern Quito: Officers Detain Three Involved

Several men disguised in police clothing attempted to kidnap a citizen in Quito, but the victim managed to escape as police apprehended the suspects.

Mar 21 • 22:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence

Germany has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Niger due to rising concerns over jihadist violence and kidnapping threats against Western nationals.

Mar 21 • 14:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover gun in Nasarawa

Police in Nasarawa State have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a firearm during a raid in Akwanga.

Mar 21 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Most Bizarre Kidnapping in History: Patty Hearst, the Magnate's Granddaughter Who Chose to Stay with Her Captors

The article recounts the unconventional kidnapping of Patty Hearst in 1974 and her subsequent decision to align with her captors, captivating public attention in the United States.

Mar 21 • 11:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest two for conspiracy, staged kidnapping in Anambra

Two suspects have been arrested in Anambra for staging a kidnapping in collusion with the victim's boyfriend, extorting ₦240,000 from the victim’s parents.

Mar 21 • 09:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘For a hundred million’, when three mechanics from Zaragoza kidnapped the ‘pichichi’ of the League

A new miniseries recounts the bizarre kidnapping of famous footballer Quini in Spain.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Germany suspends the activities of its embassy in Niger due to the security situation

Germany has suspended the operations of its embassy in Niger due to heightened security threats, including risks of kidnapping by jihadist groups.

Mar 21 • 03:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Arrested in Benalmádena, the last involved in a kidnapping in France in which two fingers were cut off a cryptocurrency businessman

A 24-year-old fugitive was arrested in Benalmádena, Spain, as the last suspect in a high-profile kidnapping case in France involving the torture of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

Mar 20 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Muriel McKay search breakthrough as bone found in garden 55 years after disappearing

The discovery of a bone in a garden marks a significant development in the 55-year-old cold case of Muriel McKay's kidnapping and murder.

Mar 20 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

R$ 99 million prize in Mega-Sena motivated the kidnapping of a teenager at the behest of a prisoner linked to CV

A R$ 99 million Mega-Sena lottery prize led to the kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl in Brazil, orchestrated by a member of a criminal faction from prison.

Mar 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Mother narrates despair after her 2-month-old son was stolen along with the car in SP: 'God is greater than all things'

A mother in São Paulo recounts the traumatic experience of having her 2-month-old son stolen with her car, though he was later safely recovered by the police.

Mar 20 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

NRK: Kidnapping Attempts in Sandefjord – Three Swedes Convicted

Three Swedish men have been sentenced to prison for attempting to kidnap a Norwegian man in Sandefjord, while a fourth Swede is wanted internationally after failing to appear in court.

Mar 20 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The web of dating apps: a gang used meetings as a pretext for kidnapping and looting

A gang in Lucknow, India, exploited dating apps to lure victims, leading to their kidnapping and robbery, with police arresting five members including a minor.

Mar 20 • 04:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Exposed Drama of the Addict Uncle's 'Kidnapping', Nude Body of the Girl Found in the River

A tragic discovery of a 17-year-old girl's body along the Gomti River in Lucknow raises concerns over familial trust and relationships, as police investigate the involvement of her uncle.

Mar 20 • 02:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager is kidnapped at the behest of a prisoner linked to the CV who discovered that a relative of hers won the Mega-Sena

A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped in Espírito Santo by criminals linked to the Comando Vermelho after they learned that a relative had won the Mega-Sena lottery.

Mar 19 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bricklayer is kidnapped, held in captivity, beaten, and has car stolen in AL

A 31-year-old bricklayer in rural Santana do Ipanema, Alagoas, Brazil, was kidnapped, held in captivity, physically assaulted, and had his car stolen by three assailants, two of whom were armed.

Mar 19 • 20:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests six people suspected of kidnapping and robbery

Six individuals suspected of kidnapping and robbery were arrested during a police operation in Bahia, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Motorcyclist has been missing for 5 days after leaving home to make a delivery in Caucaia; three are arrested

A motorcyclist from Fortaleza has been missing for five days after he was reportedly kidnapped during a delivery in Caucaia, leading to a ransom demand but no resolution.

Mar 19 • 16:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested for robbery and kidnapping after invasion of a house in Rondonópolis (MT)

Two men were arrested and injured after a confrontation with the Police during a chase following a house invasion and kidnapping incident in Rondonópolis, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 14:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Two Britons faked kidnapping to extend their vacation in Spain

Two British nationals staged a kidnapping to prolong their holiday in Spain.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman is kidnapped in Baixada Fluminense, held hostage for one hour and released in Cidade Alta, North Zone of Rio

A businessman was kidnapped by armed criminals in Duque de Caxias, held for an hour, and later released in Rio's Cidade Alta neighborhood.

Mar 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Such a Revenge for Insult! 15 Months Ago, Friends Had Slit Vishal's Throat

The Vaishali police in Bihar have made a shocking revelation in a kidnapping case from 15 months ago, arresting two friends of the victim who confessed to killing him in revenge for an insult.

Mar 19 • 02:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Bodyguard of the Deputy Commander General of Police managed to capture two suspected kidnappers in the south of Machala

Two suspects were captured after a shootout with police protection detail in Machala, Ecuador during an attempted kidnapping.

Mar 19 • 01:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police smash kidnap syndicate, rescue victims, recover ammunition

The Delta State Police Command in Nigeria has dismantled a kidnap syndicate, rescued three victims, and recovered an AK-47 during a gun battle.

Mar 19 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wife of the mastermind behind kidnapping at a Salvador mall has her arrest converted to preventive detention

The wife of the alleged mastermind behind a kidnapping at Salvador Shopping has had her temporary arrest converted to preventive detention as investigations continue.

Mar 19 • 00:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Message warning that police were on their way made suspects abandon kidnapping victim in Manaus

A text message alerting a kidnapping victim that police were en route caused his captors to abandon him and flee in Manaus, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 23:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police rescue two kidnapped cocoa farmers, arrest suspects

The Oyo State Police have rescued two kidnapped cocoa farmers and arrested their abductors in a swift operation following the kidnapping at a cocoa research facility in Ibadan.

Mar 18 • 20:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Driver claimed he was the victim of an attempted kidnapping to avoid being detained during the curfew in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas

During the curfew in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, a driver reported an attempted kidnapping as police conducted operations leading to multiple arrests.

Mar 18 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Victim of kidnapping in Manaus is forced to call mother during torture; VIDEO

A man was kidnapped and tortured in Manaus, Brazil, being forced to call his mother during the ordeal as part of a crime linked to loan sharking.

Mar 18 • 16:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Maine-et-Loire: a man kidnapped at home, beaten, and then abandoned naked in a woods

A man in his thirties was kidnapped from his home in Maine-et-Loire, beaten, and later found naked and injured in a forest after being held captive by masked assailants.

Mar 18 • 15:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police re-arrest fleeing kidnap suspect in Oyo

The Oyo State Police have re-arrested a suspected kidnapper who previously escaped custody, following public protests over the incident.

Mar 18 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mastermind of kidnapping in Salvador shopping negotiated victims' release via video call from prison

The alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping of three women in Salvador negotiated their release through a video call made from prison.

Mar 18 • 15:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gunmen kidnap four cocoa farmers in Oyo

Four cocoa farmers were kidnapped by armed men in Ibadan, Nigeria, with police confirming that one victim has been rescued.

Mar 18 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio arrested suspected of kidnapping a man in front of a house in East Zone of Manaus

Three suspects were arrested in Manaus for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a man in the East Zone of the city.

Mar 18 • 14:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police kill one kidnapper, rescue three kidnap victims in Delta

The Delta State Police Command conducted a successful operation against a kidnap syndicate, resulting in the death of one suspect and the rescue of three victims.

Mar 18 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Psychological threats, firearms, and captivity in an abandoned house: victim recounts how she was kidnapped in a Salvador mall

A woman kidnapped with her sister and mother at a Salvador mall describes her harrowing experience during the abduction.

Mar 18 • 11:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The daughter who went to school was 'kidnapped'... The truth left everyone shocked

A shocking incident in Gangtok, Sikkim, reveals that a 14-year-old girl orchestrated her own kidnapping, creating panic for her family and complicating police investigations.

Mar 18 • 09:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Rome, the incredible 24 hours of El Eynaoui: from a gun to the throat to African champion

El Eynaoui's dramatic day involved being kidnapped at gunpoint, spending time with the police, and celebrating Morocco's title win later on.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI rescues missing teen from Florida hotel after month-long hunt for accused kidnapper

The FBI has rescued a missing 16-year-old girl in Florida following a month-long investigation that led to the arrest of an accused kidnapper from Tennessee.

Mar 18 • 04:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Banditry: After Virgins, What Next?

The article discusses the terrifying escalation of banditry in Nigeria, where criminals now demand not only money but also goods and services—most alarmingly, virgins.

Mar 18 • 01:53 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
Crime & Justice

CCTV shows three men near Sydney ‘stronghold’ where kidnapped Chris Baghsarian held, police allege

New South Wales police have released CCTV footage of three men they wish to question regarding the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian in Sydney.

Mar 17 • 23:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

New CCTV footage as police hunt more kidnappers over grandfather's murder

Police are seeking more suspects involved in the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was a victim of mistaken identity in a failed extortion attempt.

Mar 17 • 22:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo investigated for invading house, torturing, and kidnapping man in Piauí

Two young men are being investigated for the kidnapping, torture, and robbery of a man in the rural area of Altos, Piauí.

Mar 17 • 21:54 UTC

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