In March 2023, a man escaped from a motel in Koreatown, Los Angeles, where he and three other immigrants were allegedly held for ransom after entering the U.S. illegally.
The federal indictment details that the victim, referred to as N.C.L., was kidnapped along with three others, subjected to ransom demands, and faced violent re-capturing attempts.
The defendants, which include Miguel Angel Avila and various accomplices, face serious charges including kidnapping, human smuggling, and extortion stemming from the hostage situation.
Despite being taken back by his captors after his escape attempt, the victim ultimately avoided re-capture; the incident highlights the dangers faced by undocumented immigrants.
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