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The Latest Breaking News from Kidnapping

French Crypto Boss Hails 'Heroic' Duo For Foiling Kidnap Bid

French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a fire extinguisher for thwarting the attempted kidnapping of his pregnant daughter and young grandson.

International Business Times

France is tackling a crypto kidnapping wave denting its image and a potential presidential contender

For-ransom hostage takings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France are blowing up into a political issue for the government of President Emmanuel Macron and particularly for one of his ministers who could possibly challenge for France’s top job in elections in 2027

The Independent UK

Rwanda's army and its rebel group ally have killed dozens and abducted thousands, Congo says

Congolese authorities have accused Rwanda’s army and the M23 rebel group it backs of killing dozens and kidnapping thousands in the war-torn country’s east

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France Summons Cryptocurrency Businesses After Kidnappings

Bruno Retailleau's invitation comes a day after the latest violent kidnapping attempt in broad daylight in Paris, and a series of previous such incidents.

International Business Times

Cryptocurrency boss' daughter escapes kidnapping attempt in Paris

In recent months, a spate of kidnappings — and kidnapping attempts — have targeted leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector.

Euronews

Lifelong criminal who has been arrested 26 times is now suspected of trying to kidnap a 13-year-old girl

Stanley Dotson, 41, was arrested and has been charged with attempted kidnapping

The Independent UK

Georgia Man Who Spent 6 Weeks in Jail on a Kidnapping Charge Says He Was Helping a Falling Child

Mahendra Patel was charged with battery, assault, and attempted kidnapping. He was granted bond.

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Cricket legend backs ex-spinner over 'biggest mistake'

Ex-spinner Stuart MacGill has described his role in a cocaine deal as his "biggest mistake" before being spared jail time for a "colossal lapse in judgment".

AAP

Claim Can Go Forward Against American Publisher That Allegedly Knew Knew Author It Paid Was Hamas Hostage-Holder

The claim is under the Alien Tort Statute, which allows lawsuits in U.S. courts for aiding and abetting terrorism (among other things).

Reason

Mahendra Patel Released From Jail Amid Caroline Miller's Accusations He Tried To Kidnap Her Child

Video evidence clears Mahendra Patel of kidnapping charges, leading to his release on bond after 45 days in jail.

International Business Times UK

Cryptocurrency investors are being targeted for ransom, kidnappings, and mutilations across France, with abductors demanding between $6M and $10M in crytpo funds

Crypto's lack of accountability is painting targets on investors backs.

PC Gamer

Caroline Miller, Woman Who Cried Wolf Or Victim? Outrage as Innocent Man Still in Jail Over Georgia Mum's Lies

Accusations and Evidence Clash in Controversial Kidnapping Case

International Business Times UK

Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom—and having his finger severed

The kidnapping is the latest in a string of dozens of violent crypto-related attacks.

Fortune

Inside the 58 hours that saw French police free a crypto hostage whose finger was chopped off

Police tracked the gang to a house in the Essonne region south of Paris

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The Guardian - UK

French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings

Victims have had fingers chopped off by attackers in crimewave targeting entrepreneurs and their families

The Guardian - US

Could DNA testing shed new light on 93-year mystery of Lindbergh baby case?

A new lawsuit seeks to examine ransom notes linked to the 1932 kidnap and murder of the transatlantic aviator’s son

Marie Claire

Meet the Future Queen of the Netherlands, Who Was Forced to Live in Hiding After Kidnapping Threats

The 21-year-old Princess of Orange, Catharina-Amalia, has overcome a scary period in her young life.

The Independent UK

A South African woman is convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter

A South African woman has been convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter in a case that horrified the country

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Latin Times

Mississippi Man Accused of Kidnapping Young Girls After Killing Their Mom Finally Gets Trial Date

David Callihan has been deemed competent to stand trial for the murder of a mother and fatal kidnapping of her young daughters in Lousiiana and Mississippi.

Al Jazeera

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?

Arguments after the kidnapping in France of an Algerian government critic reopen old wounds.

The Independent UK

Brother and sister accused of kidnapping woman and baby daughter after family refused to give them $1m

Miguel Angel Duran Duran and Paola Duran Duran, along with Eleodoro ‘Leo’ Estrada-Hernandez, 37, are accused of kidnapping a mother and her baby before releasing them. Estrada-Hernandez is still at large

Latin Times

High School Lacrosse Team Faces Kidnapping Charges as Staged Abduction Went 'Way Beyond Hazing'

Students from a high school lacrosse team are accused of staging a violent mock abduction of younger teammates in what prosecutors say went "way beyond hazing."

The Independent UK

11 high school lacrosse players face felony kidnapping charges after hazing ritual goes too far

The Westhill High School students have been given 48 hours to turn themselves in to police

The Independent UK

Man charged with killing estranged wife in Spain found dead in apparent suicide

David Knezevich was being held at a South Florida federal prison while awaiting trial

Radio France Internationale

Napoleon letter denying role in pope’s arrest up for auction

A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer this weekend, in a reminder of France's complicated past relationship with the Vatican.

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