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Kidnapped Spanish man rescued using photo of steering wheel

Man sent coordinates and photo of steering wheel to his girlfriend allowing officers to locate car and rescue him

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Fears Of Scam Centre Kidnaps Keep Chinese Tourists On Edge In Thailand

Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025

J Balvin Reveals He Was Kidnapped By An Oklahoma Woman and Escaped Without Help from Local Police

The Colombian artist has revealed how his traumatic experience pushed him to follow his dreams.

Latin Times · Jan 28, 2025

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Who Is David Balland? Co-Founder of £1B Crypto Startup and Wife Rescued After Shocking Kidnapping

David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, and his wife were recently kidnapped, with a portion of the ransom paid in cryptocurrency.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27, 2025

Ledger Co-Founder's Kidnapping, Torture Raises Concerns On Crypto Executives' Wealth Visibility

Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife were the victims of a kidnap for ransom plot last week, but they were rescued by French authorities after the kidnappers mutilated one of the crypto executive's fingers.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2025

French police arrest seven after brutal kidnapping of cryptocurrency entrepreneur

French authorities have detained seven individuals following the violent abduction of David Balland, co-founder of cryptocurrency security firm Ledger.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 25, 2025

Families Of Released Female Soldiers Head To Southern Israel

Four female IDF soldiers kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza set to be released, families on their way to meet them in southern Israel.

78 Public Servants, Including Police Officers and City Officials, Accused of Operating Extortion Network in Mexico

The group allegedly charged transportation workers and business owners a weekly fee of around $8; and if they failed to comply, they were at risk of being kidnapped or killed

Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025

French police rescue co-founder of €1.3bn crypto startup Ledger after kidnapping

Police made 10 arrests after David Balland and his wife were kidnapped over demands for a crypto ransom.

Fortune · Jan 24, 2025

Benedict Cumberbatch Breaks Silence On Psychological Impact Of South Africa Abduction

"We need a movie based on this!" The post Benedict Cumberbatch Breaks Silence On Psychological Impact Of South Africa Abduction first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 23, 2025

This Motorcycle Has Balls for Wheels

If you spend a lot of time in similar corners of the Internet as I do, then you'll know that there are a wide array of custom motorbike (and motorbike-adjacent) builds that people like to document their build processes of on ye olde YouTube.From hopped-up mobility scooters to putting Hayabusa…

RideApart · Jan 22, 2025

Dozens Killed In Colombia Amid Failed Peace Talks

Violence erupts in Colombia's northeast as peace talks fail, leading to casualties, kidnappings, and displacement. Efforts are underway to restore peace an...

Convicted killer claims longtime girlfriend helped him ‘hunt’ murdered Brittanee Drexel in 2009

The 17-year-old was kidnapped, raped, and murdered while visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on spring break trip in 2009

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Mali rebel group frees Spanish national kidnapped in Algeria

A rebel group in Mali says it has freed a Spanish man who was kidnapped in southern Algeria last week

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

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Fortune · Jan 20, 2025

A Chinese actor's kidnapping ordeal raises fears over traveling to Southeast Asia

Users on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu asked if it was safe to travel to Thailand while a Hong Kong singer-actor canceled his Bangkok concert.

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025

Who are the Israelis released or recovered on the first day of the ceasefire?

Three hostages held by Hamas are expected to be released Sunday after 471 days in captivity as part of a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2025

Emily Damari: The British Hostage In Gaza Who Loves Spurs

Emily Damari, 28, is a British-Israeli dual national whose mother has campaigned tirelessly for her release since she was kidnapped by Hamas militants in October 2023.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025

Oregon man who kidnapped a Seattle woman and kept her in a makeshift cell gets life sentence

An Oregon man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women in separate instances Portland television station KGW reports 31-year-old Negasi Zuberi was sentenced Friday in federal court in Medford

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PC Gamer · Jan 17, 2025

'The kid is 100% getting kidnapped': Our 7 best guesses at what the plucky kid in the new Assassin's Creed Shadows art is gonna do in the game

We don't know a lot about the kid in the new Assassin's Creed Shadows poster, but we can't help but feel like he's going to get up to shenanigans.

Bored Panda · Jan 17, 2025

College Students Charged With Kidnapping Soldier In TikTok-Inspired Predator Ambush

Six Massachusetts students were charged after trying to carry out a Tiktok-inspired plot: "To Catch A Predator" The post College Students Charged With Kidnapping Soldier In TikTok-Inspired Predator Ambush first appeared on Bored Panda.

Latin Times · Jan 17, 2025

College Students Accused of Kidnapping a Man as 'Catch a Predator' TikTok Trend 'Got Out of Hand'

Five students and a minor allegedly lured a man to meet an 18-year-old woman on campus, then called him a predator and assaulted him for a TikTok trend.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Israeli hostages to be released from Gaza – who are they and how many are still alive?

More than 250 hostages were taken by Hamas in the October 7 attacks but will be freed under a deal proposed by Trump

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

College students charged in TikTok-inspired 'catch a predator' plot expected in court

Five Massachusetts college students are scheduled to make their first appearance in court on conspiracy and kidnapping charges on Thursday

AAP · Jan 16, 2025

Man allegedly 'erupted' at being served divorce papers

A man allegedly kidnapped at knife-point another man who attempted to serve him divorce papers, with a judge describing the act as mysterious and concerning.

Latin Times · Jan 15, 2025

Jalisco Cartel Member 'El Ceviches' Sent To Trial After Escaping Twice From The Same Prison As 'El Chapo'

"El Ceviches" is linked to the kidnapping of six people back in November of 2019.

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