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The police in Edo State have arrested 113 individuals suspected of being involved in kidnapping while they were allegedly waiting to collect ransom in a forest.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan from Maharashtra alleged that he received a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang demanding a ransom of 10 crores.

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.

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.

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

Reports suggest that the Nigerian government paid a substantial ransom to Boko Haram for the release of kidnapped students and school staff, which is illegal under national law.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is facing a security threat as a member of the Bishnoi gang reportedly demanded a ransom of 10 crores from him.

Peel Regional Police in Canada have made multiple arrests in a Brampton kidnapping case linked to a $200,000 ransom demand, with evidence of firearms seized during the investigation.

Tope Oriloye, a secondary school student abducted in Edo State, has been released after a ransom of 2 million Naira was paid, while another victim remains in captivity.

The BJP City President in Akola received a ransom threat of 2 crore rupees from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi Gang via a mobile app.

In a shocking incident in Bhilwara, nursing staff at a private hospital blackmailed their doctor employer for ₹9 million, threatening to leak an intimate video they claimed existed.

Fourteen passengers kidnapped in Benue State, Nigeria, have been freed after a ransom was paid, following a tragic incident where two others were killed during the abduction.

Suspected bandits abducted six travelers along the Naka–Makurdi road in Benue State, demanding a ransom for their release.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria is evaluating the necessary proof required for a kidnapping charge regarding ransom demands in a case involving the abduction of a 98-year-old woman.

In Kanpur, a 10-year-old student was kidnapped, and the kidnappers demanded a ransom of 200,000 INR, but he was released after two hours.

A 10-year-old student in Kanpur was kidnapped by YouTubers who later claimed it was a prank after demanding a ransom of ₹2 lakh.

Punjabi actress Himanshi Khurana has received a threat from gangster Harry Boxer, who is associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding a ransom of 10 crores.

New evidence and developments have emerged in the case of Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing, as a ransom deadline passes and investigators continue to examine key clues.

The Lawrence gang has demanded a ransom of 10 crores from a businessman in Madhya Pradesh, threatening him with violence if the amount isn't paid.

A retired US Army officer argues that paying ransoms to terrorists exacerbates Nigeria's insecurity crisis.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has reportedly received a threat from the Bishnoi gang, demanding a ransom of one crore rupees, leading to a significant investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch.

A former Liberian security official warns that ransom payments to terrorist groups in West Africa are fueling their operations and undermining state authority.

In Bhubaneswar, an elderly couple was coerced for over 35 hours by cyber fraudsters who threatened them with a fabricated link to terrorism, demanding ₹1 crore but ultimately causing no financial loss due to banking issues.

In Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur, a man named Gazi Khan was arrested for allegedly demanding a ransom of 2 lakh rupees from a woman, threatening to circulate her nude photos and videos online.

The mother of TV host Nancy Guthrie has reportedly been kidnapped in Arizona, with her family appealing for information on social media while law enforcement investigates potential ransom demands.

Five individuals, including a police inspector and a student, have been kidnapped in Edo State, Nigeria, with perpetrators demanding a ransom of N100 million.

Five individuals, including a police officer, were kidnapped in Edo State, Nigeria, with a ransom of N100 million demanded for their release.

Ayush Sharma, brother-in-law of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, received a threatening email purportedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang demanding a ransom.

A magistrate and her mother were kidnapped in Grenoble, leading to the arrest of six individuals related to the ransom demand in cryptocurrencies.

A person has been detained in connection with the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie's mother, reportedly for ransom, following widespread media coverage of the case.

In the case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, a second ransom deadline has passed, leading experts to suggest alternative theories about her case.

Savannah Guthrie has made a public plea for help in locating her mother, Nancy Guthrie, as concerns grow following the passing of a ransom deadline.

The search is ongoing for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, who has been missing amidst a ransom demand from kidnappers.

Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping showcases the growing trend of criminals using cryptocurrency for ransom demands, exemplified by a reported $6 million Bitcoin demand by her alleged captors.

Savannah Guthrie released a poignant plea for help as the deadline approached for a $6 million ransom for her mother's safe return.

TV star Savannah Guthrie pleads for her kidnapped mother as the FBI engages in negotiations after her mother went missing for nine days.

Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional appeal for help in locating her missing mother, Nancy, who has been missing for nine days amid a ransom situation.

Savannah Guthrie has made a new video plea for her missing mother as the ransom deadline set by the alleged abductors approaches.

Savannah Guthrie calls for public help in the search for her missing mother, as the deadline for a ransom demand approaches.

The FBI is examining a peculiar detail in the ransom note of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, involving the demand for payment in "U.S. dollars," which may hint at the authors' potential location.

The family of journalist Savannah Guthrie faces a ransom demand of six million dollars in bitcoin for the release of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since January 31.

An impending Monday deadline marks a critical moment in the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for over a week as ransomers demand $6 million in Bitcoin.

Gunmen in Osun State, Nigeria, have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of two locals they abducted during an armed attack.

The ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother involves a ransom note demanding $6 million, but no suspects have been identified.

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing for over a week after being kidnapped, prompting a desperate search and ransom negotiations.