Nancy Napoles, the mayor of Tenancingo, Mexico, is accused of staging her own kidnapping to embezzle approximately $2 million in public funds as ransom. She denies the allegations, calling them politically motivated. Her husband and brother-in-law are wanted in connection with the scheme.
Quatre hommes ont été arrêtés dans les Bouches-du-Rhône après avoir séquestré deux femmes pour les forcer à transférer des cryptomonnaies. Ce mode opératoire, surnommé "crypto-kidnapping", est en hausse en France.
Two additional men, aged 19 and 21, have been charged with murder and other offenses in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in Sydney. His remains were found after an 11-day search.
An analysis of National Crime Records Bureau data from 2022-2024 shows Uttar Pradesh outperforming national trends in murder, attempt to murder, rape, kidnapping, and rioting. While rioting and kidnapping saw sharp declines, rape numbers present a layered story. Despite improvements, caveats regarding data registration and classification persist, and the perception of safety remains a key political battleground.
An analysis of NCRB data from 2022-2024 shows Uttar Pradesh outperforming national trends in murder, attempt to murder, rape, kidnapping, and rioting. Despite caveats on data recording, UP's crime rates and share of national cases remain below population share.
Gagandeep Singh, an Indian national living in London, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for kidnapping, raping, and torturing a woman who refused to transport a suitcase from Thailand. The victim was abducted, held for over a day, and subjected to severe abuse before being released with threats.
A high-ranking Haitian official, Boyard, was kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, a city largely controlled by gangs. He was seized in a relatively safe area, highlighting the pervasive gang influence.
Haji Najibullah, a former Taliban commander, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for his role in the 2008 kidnapping of US journalist David Rohde and other acts of violence. Rohde, who was held for seven months, testified at Najibullah's sentencing, detailing the psychological torture he endured. Najibullah pleaded guilty to hostage-taking and providing material support for terrorism.
Gagandeep Singh, an Indian-origin man, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in the UK for kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman in London. The 34-year-old was convicted of multiple charges and will serve 28 years in custody followed by an extended license period. He will be deported after completing his sentence.
Gagandeep Singh, an Indian-origin man, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in the UK for kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman in London. The 34-year-old was found guilty of multiple charges including rape and false imprisonment. The victim was abducted after refusing to carry a suspicious suitcase from Thailand.
Gagandeep Singh, an Indian-origin man, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in the UK for kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman. The 34-year-old was found guilty of multiple charges including rape and false imprisonment. The victim was abducted after refusing to carry a suspicious suitcase from Thailand to the UK.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder over the disappearance of a 58-year-old woman in Sydney's north-west
A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder after the alleged kidnapping of a 58-year-old woman in Sydney's north-west. The woman was last heard from on Monday, and her car was found Tuesday. The man was arrested in Tomerong and charged with murder.
A child psychologist testified in the trial over the kidnapping of the Block children, aiming to mediate between the estranged parents. He stated he worked for the accused mother, Christina Block, after her ex-husband failed to return their children from Denmark in 2021.
Two residents of Prokopyevsk, aged 18 and 14, were detained in the Kemerovo region for kidnapping a 10-year-old schoolboy. The minors allegedly beat the child, tied him up, and put him in a car trunk, suspecting him of stealing a vape. The boy managed to escape and report the incident.
A former Taliban commander, Haji Najibullah, was sentenced to 42 years in prison in Manhattan for supporting attacks that killed three US soldiers and for his role in the 2008 kidnapping of journalist David Rohde in Afghanistan. Najibullah pleaded guilty to material support for terrorism and conspiracy to take hostages.
A former Taliban commander, Haji Najibullah, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison in Manhattan federal court for kidnapping Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Rohde and providing support that led to the deaths of three American soldiers. Najibullah pleaded guilty to terrorism and hostage-taking charges.
A Missouri man pleaded guilty to a conspiracy involving attempted Bitcoin theft, a Lamborghini carjacking, and kidnapping in Danbury, Connecticut. The case highlights the growing physical threats around crypto wealth, with perpetrators targeting individuals and their families.
39 pupils (ages 2-14) and 7 teachers, including a principal, were kidnapped from schools in Oyo state, Nigeria, by armed men in military camouflage. Two days later, a teacher was beheaded, sparking national outrage. Families and communities await their return amidst heightened insecurity in the region.
A truck driver and preacher, Anthony J. Moore, helped thwart an alleged kidnapping attempt in Aiken County, South Carolina. A woman escaped from a man posing as law enforcement and ran in front of Moore's truck. The suspect was later arrested.
A truck driver and preacher, Anthony J. Moore, is credited with helping thwart an alleged kidnapping attempt in South Carolina. The incident, captured on his dashcam, involved a woman escaping from a man who identified himself as law enforcement. The suspect was later arrested.
Police have arrested six people, including four youths, over the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 30-year-old man whose body was found near a playground in Tarneit. The victim was allegedly abducted from his home on May 15 and his body discovered hours later. A vehicle believed to be involved was found burned.
A Turkish prosecutor has indicted a former intelligence agent, identified as Çiğdemoğlu, for his alleged role in the kidnapping and handover of two Free Syrian Army officers to the Assad regime, who were subsequently tortured to death.
The suspect in the kidnapping of Lyhanna, a 41-year-old man, is facing multiple rape allegations. A 2022 complaint for rape was re-examined, and a new complaint was filed on Wednesday. Another complaint from August 2025 for alleged rape of a 10-year-old is also being investigated.
