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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur had finger chopped off' after being kidnapped

French police rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur from a ransom-related kidnapping, highlighting a disturbing trend in digital asset extortion.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

French police rescue kidnapped father of crypto millionaire DW 05/04/2025

French police rescued a cryptocurrency millionaire's father after a violent kidnapping, part of a troubling trend of targeting crypto individuals for ransom.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 hours ago
France news

French Police Rescue Kidnapped Father of Crypto Entrepreneur

French police arrested seven suspects linked to the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur's father, who has been successfully rescued.
fromThe Local France
1 day ago
France news

Kidnapped dad of crypto firm boss released in French police raid

A man was kidnapped in Paris for ransom related to his cryptocurrency millionaire son, leading to a police raid and four arrests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings

Cryptocurrency-related kidnappings in France are increasing, with victims facing severe violence.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur had finger chopped off' after being kidnapped

French police rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur from a ransom-related kidnapping, highlighting a disturbing trend in digital asset extortion.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

French police rescue kidnapped father of crypto millionaire DW 05/04/2025

French police rescued a cryptocurrency millionaire's father after a violent kidnapping, part of a troubling trend of targeting crypto individuals for ransom.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 hours ago
France news

French Police Rescue Kidnapped Father of Crypto Entrepreneur

French police arrested seven suspects linked to the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur's father, who has been successfully rescued.
fromThe Local France
1 day ago
France news

Kidnapped dad of crypto firm boss released in French police raid

A man was kidnapped in Paris for ransom related to his cryptocurrency millionaire son, leading to a police raid and four arrests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings

Cryptocurrency-related kidnappings in France are increasing, with victims facing severe violence.
more#cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Parenting

Kidnapper who held Elizabeth Smart captive for months arrested after visiting Utah parks

Wanda Barzee was arrested for violating sex offender probation related to her past kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart.
#law-enforcement
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

American Pastor Kidnapped in South Africa Is Rescued After Shootout

American pastor Josh Sullivan was rescued in South Africa after a shootout that resulted in the deaths of three kidnappers.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Kansas trooper rescues kidnapped 6-year-old girl, takes 2 men into custody during traffic stop

A Kansas trooper rescued a kidnapped girl after a month of being missing, apprehending two suspects during a traffic stop.
fromESPN.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

Teens may face charges over HS lacrosse hazing

High school lacrosse players face possible kidnapping charges over a hazing prank involving a mock armed abduction of younger teammates.
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Undercover Oakland cops witnessed man kidnapping sex worker, police say

A man has been charged with kidnapping a suspected sex worker, witnessed by undercover cops monitoring prostitution.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
SF parents

Missouri teen missing since December found hidden in sex offender's closet: police

A missing Missouri teen was found in a sex offender's closet in Colorado after four months.
Law enforcement played a critical role in rescuing the teenager and ensuring justice.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

American Pastor Kidnapped in South Africa Is Rescued After Shootout

American pastor Josh Sullivan was rescued in South Africa after a shootout that resulted in the deaths of three kidnappers.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Kansas trooper rescues kidnapped 6-year-old girl, takes 2 men into custody during traffic stop

A Kansas trooper rescued a kidnapped girl after a month of being missing, apprehending two suspects during a traffic stop.
fromESPN.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

Teens may face charges over HS lacrosse hazing

High school lacrosse players face possible kidnapping charges over a hazing prank involving a mock armed abduction of younger teammates.
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Undercover Oakland cops witnessed man kidnapping sex worker, police say

A man has been charged with kidnapping a suspected sex worker, witnessed by undercover cops monitoring prostitution.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
SF parents

Missouri teen missing since December found hidden in sex offender's closet: police

A missing Missouri teen was found in a sex offender's closet in Colorado after four months.
Law enforcement played a critical role in rescuing the teenager and ensuring justice.
more#law-enforcement
#algeria
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate

France and Algeria's diplomatic relations have deteriorated amid escalating expulsions tied to an alleged kidnapping.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?

The kidnapping of Algerian critic Amir Boukhors in France has sparked renewed tensions between Algeria and France, complicating their historically fraught relations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Algeria Expels 12 French Officials

Algeria expels French officials amid rising tensions following the arrest of an Algerian accused of kidnapping a social media influencer in France.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate

France and Algeria's diplomatic relations have deteriorated amid escalating expulsions tied to an alleged kidnapping.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?

The kidnapping of Algerian critic Amir Boukhors in France has sparked renewed tensions between Algeria and France, complicating their historically fraught relations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Algeria Expels 12 French Officials

Algeria expels French officials amid rising tensions following the arrest of an Algerian accused of kidnapping a social media influencer in France.
more#algeria
#high-school
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

High school lacrosse team members could face kidnapping charges in hazing incident, DA says

High school students in Syracuse face felony charges for kidnapping younger players during hazing incidents that exceeded typical pranks.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago
US news

Teens threatened with kidnapping charges over lacrosse team hazing

An Upstate NY high school lacrosse team faces felony kidnapping charges over extreme initiation hazing involving young players.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

High school lacrosse team members could face kidnapping charges in hazing incident, DA says

High school students in Syracuse face felony charges for kidnapping younger players during hazing incidents that exceeded typical pranks.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago
US news

Teens threatened with kidnapping charges over lacrosse team hazing

An Upstate NY high school lacrosse team faces felony kidnapping charges over extreme initiation hazing involving young players.
more#high-school
fromAeon
6 days ago
philosophy

Why my campaign to protest kidnapping in Nigeria failed | Aeon Essays

20 April 2021 marked a tragic day for Greenfield University students, highlighting the escalating insecurity in Nigeria with new tactics employed by armed kidnappers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Taliban Leader Pleads Guilty to Taking the American Journalist David Rohde Hostage

Haji Najibullah pleaded guilty to terrorism and kidnapping charges nearly 20 years after his violent insurgency against U.S. and Afghan forces.
#ecuador
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Ecuadorian player's wife and child kidnapped

Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's family was kidnapped amid rising violence and crime in Guayaquil, illustrating the dangers faced by athletes.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Real Madrid

Ecuadorian player's family freed after abduction

Jackson Rodríguez's wife and child were safely freed from kidnappers after a police operation.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Ecuadorian player's wife and child kidnapped

Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's family was kidnapped amid rising violence and crime in Guayaquil, illustrating the dangers faced by athletes.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Real Madrid

Ecuadorian player's family freed after abduction

Jackson Rodríguez's wife and child were safely freed from kidnappers after a police operation.
more#ecuador
#true-crime
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

After decades on the run, man accused in 1998 killing is charged, CA officials say

Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, linked to Felipe Arambula's 1998 murder, was extradited from Mexico nearly three decades later to face charges.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

After decades on the run, man accused in 1998 killing is charged, CA officials say

Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, linked to Felipe Arambula's 1998 murder, was extradited from Mexico nearly three decades later to face charges.
more#true-crime
#family-law
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Arrest warrants issued for two adults in search for five missing Fitchburg kids

A woman reported missing is now wanted for kidnapping her five children.
Authorities launched an investigation when the Department of Children and Families reported the children missing.
An AMBER Alert was not issued as the situation did not meet criteria.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
SF parents

FSU shooter's biological mom kidnapped him and fled to Norway amid bitter custody battle decade before deadly rampage

A decade before the shooting, Phoenix Ikner's mother kidnapped him and fled to Norway amid a custody battle.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Arrest warrants issued for two adults in search for five missing Fitchburg kids

A woman reported missing is now wanted for kidnapping her five children.
Authorities launched an investigation when the Department of Children and Families reported the children missing.
An AMBER Alert was not issued as the situation did not meet criteria.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
SF parents

FSU shooter's biological mom kidnapped him and fled to Norway amid bitter custody battle decade before deadly rampage

A decade before the shooting, Phoenix Ikner's mother kidnapped him and fled to Norway amid a custody battle.
more#family-law
#rescue
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Photos: Inside the Connecticut house where man says he was held captive for 20 years

A man was rescued from 20 years of captivity after starting a fire to escape.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty

Kimberly Sullivan pleaded not guilty to charges of holding her stepson captive for decades, resulting in severe abuse.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Connecticut house of horrors victim 'lives in fear' as stepmom pleads not guilty to holding him captive for decades

A Connecticut woman faces multiple charges after allegedly torturing and holding her stepson captive for over two decades.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
SF parents

American pastor abducted in South Africa rescued in police shootout

An American pastor kidnapped in South Africa was rescued in a shootout, reflecting alarming kidnapping trends in the region.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Atlanta Falcons

Tennessee pastor saved in deadly shootout after being kidnapped in South Africa 'upset' Vols split with QB

Josh Sullivan was kidnapped in South Africa but rescued, learning about his college football team's quarterback loss shortly after.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Photos: Inside the Connecticut house where man says he was held captive for 20 years

A man was rescued from 20 years of captivity after starting a fire to escape.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty

Kimberly Sullivan pleaded not guilty to charges of holding her stepson captive for decades, resulting in severe abuse.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Connecticut house of horrors victim 'lives in fear' as stepmom pleads not guilty to holding him captive for decades

A Connecticut woman faces multiple charges after allegedly torturing and holding her stepson captive for over two decades.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
SF parents

American pastor abducted in South Africa rescued in police shootout

An American pastor kidnapped in South Africa was rescued in a shootout, reflecting alarming kidnapping trends in the region.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Atlanta Falcons

Tennessee pastor saved in deadly shootout after being kidnapped in South Africa 'upset' Vols split with QB

Josh Sullivan was kidnapped in South Africa but rescued, learning about his college football team's quarterback loss shortly after.
more#rescue
#roblox
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago

Kidnapped 10-year-old found 250 miles from home with man from Roblox, CA cops say

Child safety is at risk due to online communication platforms like Roblox and Discord, as illustrated by this kidnapping case.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago

Kidnapped 10-year-old found 250 miles from home with man from Roblox, CA cops say

Child safety is at risk due to online communication platforms like Roblox and Discord, as illustrated by this kidnapping case.
more#roblox
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout

An American pastor was rescued by police in South Africa after being abducted during a sermon, amidst rising kidnappings.
#venezuela
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Venezuelans trapped in Mexico, between Trump and Maduro: We had the American dream. It didn't happen'

Luisa and her family faced kidnapping and enslavement in Mexico after fleeing Venezuela, highlighting the dangers for migrants seeking asylum.
Washington Nationals
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Venezuelan migrants charged with kidnapping, shooting and drilling a hole in a Washington woman's hand: 'left her for dead'

Two illegal Venezuelan migrants kidnapped and tortured a woman in Washington State, showing extreme brutality and desperation.
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Venezuelans trapped in Mexico, between Trump and Maduro: We had the American dream. It didn't happen'

Luisa and her family faced kidnapping and enslavement in Mexico after fleeing Venezuela, highlighting the dangers for migrants seeking asylum.
Washington Nationals
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Venezuelan migrants charged with kidnapping, shooting and drilling a hole in a Washington woman's hand: 'left her for dead'

Two illegal Venezuelan migrants kidnapped and tortured a woman in Washington State, showing extreme brutality and desperation.
more#venezuela
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Forgotten? The fate of German citizens abducted abroad DW 04/05/2025

The case of Sonja N. highlights the ongoing risks for Germans abroad and the complexities of international kidnapping situations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Law

San Jose cold case: Imprisoned man sentenced to eight years to life for 1994 Oakridge Mall kidnapping

Cold case kidnapping solved by DNA leads to an eight-year prison sentence for the perpetrator, who attacked a mall employee in 1994.
#crime
Black Lives Matter
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Driver tries to ram woman, then abducts her, California cops say. Both still missing

A woman was kidnapped in Oakland after a failed car attack by the abductor, who remains unidentified and missing.
Poker
fromCardplayer
2 months ago

Poker Player Faces Fraud Charges After Possible Fake Kidnapping

George Paul Janssen's alleged kidnapping is now suspected to be a scam linked to $3.2 million in bank fraud.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man allegedly tried to force woman into prostitution after she mistook his car for Uber ride

A woman mistook a stranger's vehicle for her Uber, resulting in a two-day ordeal of kidnapping and forced prostitution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Man Who Kidnapped Ride Share Driver Gets 12 Years in Prison

A Texas man was sentenced to 12 years for kidnapping a rideshare driver and forcing him to drive 1,300 miles to kidnap a social media influencer.
Black Lives Matter
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Driver tries to ram woman, then abducts her, California cops say. Both still missing

A woman was kidnapped in Oakland after a failed car attack by the abductor, who remains unidentified and missing.
Poker
fromCardplayer
2 months ago

Poker Player Faces Fraud Charges After Possible Fake Kidnapping

George Paul Janssen's alleged kidnapping is now suspected to be a scam linked to $3.2 million in bank fraud.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man allegedly tried to force woman into prostitution after she mistook his car for Uber ride

A woman mistook a stranger's vehicle for her Uber, resulting in a two-day ordeal of kidnapping and forced prostitution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Man Who Kidnapped Ride Share Driver Gets 12 Years in Prison

A Texas man was sentenced to 12 years for kidnapping a rideshare driver and forcing him to drive 1,300 miles to kidnap a social media influencer.
more#crime
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. man stabbed, shot and pushed off cliff lives to testify about alleged cartel hit

A local man was kidnapped and targeted for murder by his neighbor, a suspected drug trafficker connected to a cartel.
#assault
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

What to know about the Conn. woman who allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A Connecticut woman was charged with kidnapping and assault for allegedly keeping her stepson locked in a room since he was in fourth grade.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. Lyft driver kidnapped, forced to go to cannabis dispensary, officials say

A Lyft driver was kidnapped by a passenger who threatened her with a gun and assaulted her during the ride.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

3 men charged with kidnapping, assaulting 14-year-old on Orange Line train

Three men allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a 14-year-old on an MBTA train, stealing his cell phone.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

What to know about the Conn. woman who allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A Connecticut woman was charged with kidnapping and assault for allegedly keeping her stepson locked in a room since he was in fourth grade.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. Lyft driver kidnapped, forced to go to cannabis dispensary, officials say

A Lyft driver was kidnapped by a passenger who threatened her with a gun and assaulted her during the ride.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

3 men charged with kidnapping, assaulting 14-year-old on Orange Line train

Three men allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a 14-year-old on an MBTA train, stealing his cell phone.
more#assault
#abuse
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Conn. woman allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A man set fire to his home to escape 20 years of captivity and abuse at the hands of his stepmother.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

32-year-old rescued after setting fire to the home where he says stepmom held him captive for 20 years

A woman is charged with kidnapping her stepson, holding him captive for over 20 years, leading him to start a fire to escape.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say

A woman allegedly held her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading him to set fire to escape.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

These are the nine creeps charged with kidnapping, rape of Long Island teen Emmarae Gervasi, who was missing for 25 days

Nine individuals have been indicted for the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Long Island.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom pleads for help in frantic 911 call after captive stepson set home on fire: audio

Emergency call reveals a chaotic scene as Kimberly Sullivan seeks help after her stepson sets fire while trying to escape captivity.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside Connecticut House of Horrors Where Woman Allegedly Held Her Stepson 'in Captivity for Over 20 Years'

A woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading to severe neglect and abuse.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Conn. woman allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A man set fire to his home to escape 20 years of captivity and abuse at the hands of his stepmother.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

32-year-old rescued after setting fire to the home where he says stepmom held him captive for 20 years

A woman is charged with kidnapping her stepson, holding him captive for over 20 years, leading him to start a fire to escape.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say

A woman allegedly held her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading him to set fire to escape.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

These are the nine creeps charged with kidnapping, rape of Long Island teen Emmarae Gervasi, who was missing for 25 days

Nine individuals have been indicted for the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Long Island.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom pleads for help in frantic 911 call after captive stepson set home on fire: audio

Emergency call reveals a chaotic scene as Kimberly Sullivan seeks help after her stepson sets fire while trying to escape captivity.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside Connecticut House of Horrors Where Woman Allegedly Held Her Stepson 'in Captivity for Over 20 Years'

A woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading to severe neglect and abuse.
more#abuse
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

A woman in Connecticut was arrested after her stepson, held captive for 20 years, started a fire to escape.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The secret bond that helped two captive women survive Mozambique's Islamists

Ancha and Fatima, kidnapped cousins, formed a friendship that helped them endure years of captivity and abuse by militants in Mozambique.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Two Las Vegas residents to be extradited to San Jose for alleged attempted kidnapping

Two Nevada residents attempted to kidnap a bank employee to facilitate a robbery and will be extradited to San Jose.
France politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Suspected IS militants on trial for kidnapping French journalists

Testimonies at the trial confirm the identification of kidnappers, focusing on the brutality of Mehdi Nemmouche, a key defendant in the case.
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