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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrested suspect of kidnapping and keeping son in captivity accused ex-wife of causing burns to child to attempt custody: 'Distressing', says mother

A man arrested for allegedly kidnapping his son and keeping him in captivity for over two years has accused the child's mother of inflicting burns on the child to manipulate custody proceedings.

Feb 27 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man who faked his kidnapping to extort R$ 300 from his mother with cancer is arrested in Caracaraí

A young man was arrested in Caracaraí after pretending to be kidnapped in an attempt to extort R$ 300 from his mother, who is undergoing cancer treatment.

Feb 27 • 18:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Rescues Benue Links Passengers From Kidnap Attempt

The Nigerian military rescued three passengers from a kidnap attempt along the Enugu-Otukpo Road in Benue State.

Feb 27 • 10:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Army foils kidnap attempt, rescues three victims in Enugu

Nigerian troops successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt on the Enugu–Otukpo Road and rescued three victims.

Feb 27 • 06:22 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Family reports kidnapping, police investigate and find man in motel with lover in Águas Lindas

A man staged his own kidnapping in an attempt to extort money from his family, leading to a police investigation.

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

Army foils kidnap attempt, rescues five travellers in Enugu

Nigerian troops rescued five travelers after thwarting a kidnapping attempt along the 9th Mile axis in Enugu.

Feb 21 • 11:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Bandits Kill Monarch in Ondo, Police Launch Manhunt

Suspected bandits killed the traditional ruler of the Agamo community in Ondo State during a failed kidnapping attempt, prompting a police manhunt.

Feb 19 • 10:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Attempt to kidnap a child in the supermarket, a 45-year-old Ghanaian arrested. 'He was drunk'

A 45-year-old Ghanaian man attempted to kidnap a 5-year-old boy in a supermarket in Caivano, Italy, while visibly intoxicated, but was arrested after being intercepted by bystanders.

Feb 18 • 07:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police rescue 40-year-old kidnap victim in Oyo, arrest one suspect

The Oyo State Police successfully rescued a 40-year-old kidnapping victim and arrested one suspect following a failed abduction attempt in Oyo town.

Feb 17 • 18:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest suspects in Yobe

Yobe State Police successfully prevented a kidnapping and apprehended four suspects involved in various criminal activities.

Feb 17 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

CCTV shows men in SUV kidnapping Chris Baghsarian, 85, who police say was taken by mistake

CCTV footage has revealed the kidnapping of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in Sydney, with police indicating he was taken by mistake in a failed kidnapping attempt meant for someone else.

Feb 15 • 23:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former military police officer involved in kidnapping attempt of pharmacy owner in Rio Preto is arrested

A former military police officer has been arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping of a pharmacy owner in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, along with three other accomplices.

Feb 12 • 12:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After a possible attempt to kidnap a girl in Vilnius – the witness's version: "I didn’t even plan to accept that ride"

A Bolt driver in Vilnius recounted witnessing a potential kidnapping attempt involving a girl and his decision to intervene.

Feb 11 • 09:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Senator Kidnapped in Colombia Ahead of Elections, Attempt on President

Senator Aida Quilcue was kidnapped by unknown individuals in her native Cauca department but was later rescued by a group of Indigenous people.

Feb 11 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Colombian president announces escape from assassination attempt and kidnapping of indigenous senator

Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez reported that an indigenous senator, previously kidnapped, was freed unharmed after several hours in captivity.

Feb 11 • 02:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Strange Incident in Vilnius: A Girl Suspected She Was Attempted to Be Kidnapped

A girl in Vilnius reported a suspicious encounter with a man claiming to be her rideshare driver, which raised concerns about a possible kidnapping attempt.

Feb 8 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Security guards thwarted kidnapping outside a housing complex in Daule

Security guards successfully prevented a kidnapping attempt outside the La Aurora housing complex in Daule on the night of February 3, saving the intended victim with their firearms.

Feb 5 • 01:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Two nabbed in foiled Edo kidnap attempt

Two suspects were arrested by Edo State Police during a routine patrol for a foiled kidnapping attempt along the Auchi–Igarra Highway.

Feb 5 • 00:09 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Suspected Kidnapping Attempt of Child in Vallentuna

A man allegedly tried to lure a child into his car on the way to school, prompting police investigations for potential kidnapping attempts after similar incidents nearby.

Feb 4 • 12:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Suspected Kidnapping Attempt – Stranger Tried to Lure Child into Car

A stranger attempted to lure a child into a van in Vallentuna while the child was on the way to school, prompting police to investigate potential connections to similar incidents in the Stockholm area.

Feb 4 • 12:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest suspects in Edo

The Edo State Police successfully apprehended two suspected kidnappers during patrols on the Auchi–Igarra Highway, as part of their ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping in the region.

Feb 4 • 11:12 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Trump comments on whether he would attempt kidnapping Putin

US President Donald Trump stated he would not order the kidnapping of Russian President Vladimir Putin, deeming the idea unnecessary after the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Jan 10 • 01:47 UTC

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