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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Criminals accidentally kidnapped the wrong man – police found remains of the body

Police in Australia have discovered human remains while searching for a missing grandfather, believed to be kidnapped by mistake in a case of mistaken identity related to organized crime.

Feb 26 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother feared not being recognized by son after father was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and disappearing with child for more than two years: 'I asked for a hug'

A mother reunited with her son after he was found two years following his kidnapping by his father, who was arrested in Goiânia.

Feb 26 • 19:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in the kidnapping and murder of barber from Ferraz de Vasconcelos arrested in GO

A suspect in the kidnapping and murder of barber Rogério Honorato from Ferraz de Vasconcelos has been arrested in Goiás.

Feb 26 • 19:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘My orchestrated kidnapping by her’: Gloria Trevi's husband supports Poncho de Nigris after receiving threats

Armando Gómez, husband of Gloria Trevi, expresses support for Poncho de Nigris following threats he received, linking the threats to a past kidnapping orchestrated by De Nigris's former mother-in-law.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after helping friend fake kidnapping to extort R$ 300 from his own mother in Caracaraí

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Caracaraí, Brazil, for assisting a friend in staging a kidnapping to extort money from the friend's mother.

Feb 26 • 18:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun fish farmers decry insecurity, seek govt intervention

Fish farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria, are pressing the government for intervention to address the insecurity surrounding their communities, following a recent abduction incident involving one of their own.

Feb 26 • 18:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest 113 suspects in Edo forest raid

The Edo State Police have arrested 113 suspected kidnappers during a coordinated raid in Edo North and Central regions.

Feb 26 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Delivery man is kidnapped, cargo stolen and abandoned in forest area, in João Pessoa

A delivery man was kidnapped and had his cargo stolen in João Pessoa, Brazil, before being abandoned in a forested area.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dispute between Delhi Police and Himachal Police over legal documents

A confrontation arises between Delhi Police and Himachal Police concerning legal documents related to a kidnapping case involving three individuals.

Feb 26 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

"Come with me": a dog prevents the kidnapping of a woman in Valencia by biting one of the attackers

A dog saved its owner from a kidnapping attempt in Polinyà de Xúquer, Valencia, by biting one of the attackers, leading to the arrest of four suspects by the Civil Guard.

Feb 26 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Four men arrested for a kidnapping attempt thwarted by the victim's dog biting

Four men were arrested in Valencia after attempting to kidnap a woman in her home, only to be stopped by her dog biting one of the assailants.

Feb 26 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Man charged with murder of Chris Baghsarian in Sydney likely ‘no mastermind’, lawyer says

Two men have been charged with the murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in Sydney, with one lawyer claiming his client played no masterminding role in the crime.

Feb 26 • 00:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Protest rocks Ondo as gunmen kidnap worshippers during vigil

Residents in Ondo State protested for hours after gunmen kidnapped worshippers during a church vigil, highlighting growing concerns over security in the area.

Feb 26 • 00:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gunmen kill Edo chief, abduct two daughters

Gunmen in Edo State, Nigeria, killed a traditional chief and abducted his two daughters, prompting community leaders to discuss security measures.

Feb 26 • 00:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abducted Ibadan schoolgirl regains freedom after 13 days

Munachi Umenyi, a 12-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Ibadan, Nigeria, has been released after 13 days of captivity.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Two men charged with murder of grandad, 85, pictured after pensioner 'kidnapped'

Two men have been charged in connection with the kidnapping and murder of an 85-year-old pensioner in Australia.

Feb 25 • 22:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Corrie fans 'solve' Olivia's link to Emmerdale's Graham - and why he kidnapped Jodie

Fans of Coronation Street speculate on the connection between a new character named Olivia and the kidnapping of Jodie by Emmerdale's Graham Foster.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside ITV The Stolen Girl cast from The Capture icon to Hollyoaks legend

The article discusses the psychological thriller 'The Stolen Girl' arriving on ITV, featuring a cast that includes Denise Gough and Jim Sturgess, focusing on themes of kidnapping and dark secrets.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man invades, assaults, kidnaps and keeps woman in private detention inside her own home in MA

A man in São Luís, Brazil, has been arrested after invading a woman's home, assaulting her, and attempting to drug her.

Feb 25 • 14:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Attackers kidnapped and murdered a senior: it turned out they got confused

A senior named Chris Baghsarian was mistakenly kidnapped and killed by assailants who intended to abduct another individual, leading to a tragic and surreal situation for his family.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Tough Life Story of Jenny Mavinga, the Congolese Woman Who Entered Big Brother: 'I Was Kidnapped'

Jenny Mavinga, a Congolese woman who moved to Argentina 23 years ago, shared her traumatic life story of kidnapping on the reality show Big Brother, touching the audience with her experiences.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Papiri Abductions - Nigerian Govt Denies Paying Ransom to Terrorists

The Nigerian government denied allegations of paying ransom to Boko Haram for the release of students abducted from St Mary Catholic School, Papiri.

Feb 25 • 03:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Two men charged after attempted violent kidnapping in downtown Calgary

Two men were arrested and charged following an attempted kidnapping and violent assault in downtown Calgary, which was linked to organized crime.

Feb 25 • 00:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'My son created the concept': The story behind La Leche, restaurant where 'Los Chapitos' were kidnapped

La Leche, a restaurant in Mexico owned by chef Poncho Cadena, was the site of a violent kidnapping involving sons of notorious drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.

Feb 24 • 23:22 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: Abuja denies paying ransom to Boko Haram for the release of schoolchildren

The Nigerian government denied allegations of having paid a ransom to Boko Haram for the release of kidnapped schoolchildren.

Feb 24 • 22:40 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria: Government denies it paid ransom money to Boko Haram militants

The Nigerian government has refuted claims that it paid ransom to Boko Haram for the release of abducted children and staff, attributing their release to intelligence efforts instead.

Feb 24 • 21:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Two men arrested in relation to alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian

Two men were arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in New South Wales, Australia.

Feb 24 • 20:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Two arrested in alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian

Two men have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney man Chris Baghsarian.

Feb 24 • 20:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Kidnapped man force-fed and sexually assaulted during horror torture ordeal

A 38-year-old man was kidnapped and subjected to horrific torture, including force-feeding and sexual assault, leading to the conviction of five perpetrators.

Feb 24 • 17:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

American host offers a million dollars for finding her kidnapped mother

An American television host has promised a reward of one million dollars for information leading to the recovery of her abducted mother.

Feb 24 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman arrested for allegedly kidnapping two children in the interior of MA; one of the victims is a 10-month-old baby

A 20-year-old woman was arrested in Brazil for allegedly kidnapping two children, one of whom is only 10 months old.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Savannah Guthrie offers million dollar reward to bring missing mum Nancy home

Savannah Guthrie has announced a $1 million reward for information regarding her missing mother, Nancy, who has been missing for 24 days.

Feb 24 • 14:54 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Shootout in Port-au-Prince as police exchange fire with alleged kidnappers

Haitian police engaged in a shootout with suspected kidnappers, resulting in possible casualties and highlighting the continuing issue of kidnapping for ransom in the capital.

Feb 24 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawsuit Against Former Deputy Accused of Kidnapping Journalist Moves to Second Instance by Decision of TJRR

The case against former Deputy Jalser Renier, accused of kidnapping and torturing journalist Romano dos Anjos, has been elevated to the second judicial instance in Brazil following a unanimous decision by the TJRR judges.

Feb 24 • 13:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance defies FBI kidnapping trends involving elderly victims

The abduction case of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old from Tucson, Arizona, is being highlighted as an anomaly in FBI statistics, as elderly kidnapping cases are extremely rare.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Australian man believed to have been mistakenly kidnapped: Now human remains have been found

Australian police have discovered human remains believed to belong to 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was abducted from his home by masked men on February 13, likely by mistake.

Feb 24 • 10:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Australian Police: The Remains of an Elderly Man Kidnapped by Mistake Were Found

Australian police have reportedly found the remains of an 85-year-old man who was mistakenly kidnapped from his home in Sydney.

Feb 24 • 08:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

Complex but Strong About the Forgotten War Crime in Ukraine

This article discusses allegations of large-scale kidnappings of children in Ukraine, highlighting the struggle of families to reclaim their stolen children.

Feb 24 • 07:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: schoolchildren released against a 'huge' ransom to Boko Haram jihadists

Authorities in Nigeria reportedly paid a large ransom for the release of 230 schoolchildren kidnapped by Boko Haram, highlighting ongoing security and governance challenges in the region.

Feb 24 • 02:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘It happened in 34 seconds’: Poncho Cadena from MasterChef remembers the kidnapping of ‘Los Chapitos’ in his restaurant

Poncho Cadena recalls the brief and traumatic kidnapping of drug lords ‘Los Chapitos’ from his family restaurant during a birthday celebration.

Feb 24 • 01:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Human remains found in search for kidnapped Sydney man Chris Baghsarian, police say

Police have discovered what they believe to be human remains during the search for Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old man mistakenly kidnapped in Sydney.

Feb 23 • 23:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Son of Brazilians goes missing in Paraguay and Paraguayan authorities suspect he was kidnapped by a terrorist group

Paraguayan authorities suspect that Almir Brum, a 32-year-old Brazilian farmer, has been kidnapped by the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP) after disappearing while working in the Caaguazú region.

Feb 23 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bodies of cook and app driver found in brush area in Petrolina

The bodies of a cook and an app driver were discovered in a rural area of Petrolina after they were reported missing.

Feb 23 • 20:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Paraguay will intensify military presence on the border with Brazil

Paraguay plans to increase its military presence in northern regions due to specific threats, particularly following the kidnapping of a farmer near the Brazilian border.

Feb 23 • 19:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Media: Nigeria has paid a ransom to Islamists for abducted students

The Nigerian government has reportedly paid a ransom of several million dollars to Boko Haram for the release of approximately 230 abducted students and teachers.

Feb 23 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Youth found shot dead after being kidnapped on the street in MT

An 18-year-old young man, Michel Alves da Silva São Bernardo, was found dead from gunshot wounds in Cáceres, Brazil, after being forcibly abducted.

Feb 23 • 15:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Civil Police investigates kidnapping of bar owner in Vargem Grande; victim has not yet been found

The Maranhão Civil Police are investigating the kidnapping of Reinaldo Adriano de Carvalho, a bar owner in Vargem Grande, whose whereabouts remain unknown after being abducted by armed men.

Feb 23 • 14:59 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils: AFP investigation

An investigation reveals Nigeria paid a ransom to Boko Haram for the release of kidnapped schoolchildren, contradicting government denials and the country's laws.

Feb 23 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Father and five others arrested after kidnapping a child and attempting to flee from police in the interior of SP

A father and five accomplices were arrested in São Paulo for kidnapping his three-year-old daughter and fleeing from the police after a violent altercation.

Feb 23 • 14:04 UTC

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