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Bengaluru man stages kidnapping with friends, demands Rs 90 lakh from father; police trace him to Hassan, find him sitting comfortably with alleged accomplices

A 40-year-old man named Manish Patel staged a kidnapping plot to extort money from his father. He informed his father about a trip to Gadag and later claimed he was abducted. The father received ransom demands totaling Rs 90 lakh, prompting him to contact the police. Authorities traced the calls…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

California father of infant triplets was kidnapped from a temple and killed in an apparent mistaken identity case. Now, three suspects are wanted

The Sheriff hopes this stands as an example to prevent cargo theft.

We Got This Covered · Oct 4

Nigeria’s school kidnapping threat is changing: 4 lessons from the 56-day Oyo attack

Following the mass abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oyo State, south-west Nigeria in 2026, the authorities attributed the attack to the Ansaru terrorist group. Key suspects were prosecuted and handed prison terms. But this was not the first time terrorist groups had engaged in mass abduction of school…

The Conversation · Sep 30

Mushtaq Khan kidnapping case: When Welcome actor went for an event but ended up held captive for 12 hours, 'tortured' & facing Rs 1 crore ransom demand

Mushtaq Khan, who died at 75 on September 24, 2026, had made headlines in November 2024 after he was allegedly kidnapped on the pretext of attending an award show in Meerut, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding Rs 1 crore ransom and holding him captive for around 12 hours near Bijnor.…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Mushtaq Khan death reason: What happened to the veteran actor behind the iconic ‘Meri ek taang nakli hai’ dialogue?

Mushtaq Khan cause of death: Veteran actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan, known for films such as Welcome, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Jodi No. 1, has reportedly died on September 24, 2026 after battling liver cancer. The actor was admitted to a Mumbai hospital after his condition became critical.…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Lawyer Abducted, Beaten and Robbed by Four Thieves After Exiting a New York Strip Club

Federal prosecutors have charged three men over the alleged kidnapping, assault and robbery of a lawyer who was driven from Manhattan to New Jersey and abandoned.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Two men charged after alleged kidnapping and assault

Early morning raids have nabbed two men after the alleged kidnapping of a man who was seriously beaten at a business before the pair got away with cash.

AAP · Sep 22

Rochester Mother Accused of Starving Disabled Adult Son to Death While Stealing His Food Stamps

A Rochester mother and her boyfriend face murder and kidnapping charges after police alleged her son was restrained and starved, while a federal investigation examines his benefits.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

Pune businessman’s secret trip with woman ends at Mumbai airport, fakes immigration problem to mislead wife

In a peculiar twist, a businessman from Pune deceived his wife regarding an immigration issue while his associate was detained at the Mumbai airport due to passport complications. Fabricating a claim about surrendering his phone, this led to his wife's filing of a kidnapping FIR. Ultimately, he returned to the…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Mexico Captain Embroiled in Major Legal Controversy, Accused of Fraud, Kidnapping

Edson Álvarez could miss El Tri’s upcoming matches due to a major legal controversy.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15