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Foiled kidnapping plot in Sydney leads to unearthing of $1bn worth of cocaine

Latest seizure of cocaine one of single biggest haul for NSW police force

The Independent UK

Marayna Rodgers vanished in Las Vegas. Now an ex-NBA player and his ex-girlfriend face murder charges

Chance Comanche and ex-girlfriend Sakari Harnden planned kidnapping and murder, police say. Bevan Hurley explains the case

The Independent UK

Campus Alert: Police Hunt Woman's Attempted Kidnapper at Arizona Uni

Heightened safety measures are in place at the University of Arizona amid reports of attempted kidnapping and harassment linked to a singular car presence.

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Victims heard on man accused of murder and kidnappings

Victim impact statements have been heard before Christopher Hillman is sentenced for a shooting murder and kidnapping two people while he was on the run.

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Colombia investigates the killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist in Medellin

Colombian authorities are investigating the alleged kidnapping and murder of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead in the northern city Medellín

The Independent UK

Ohio Vice Cop Who Got Away With Killing Sex Worker Pleads Guilty in Kidnapping Case

Andrew Mitchell, who was acquitted on state murder charges in April, plead guilty this month to abducting and detaining two sex worker victims.

Reason

Gang of eight, including travel agents, arrested for kidnapping and robbing brothers from Punjab in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Mumbai Police recently arrested eight members of a gang, including three travel agents, for kidnapping and robbing two brothers from Punjab of their gold chains, foreign currencies, and their clothes worth Rs11.29 lakhs.

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Student urination case: 'Abduction to murder' charge added, 1 re-arrested

MEERUT: Police added IPC section 364 -- kidnapping or abducting in order to murder -- and sections of Arms Act in the FIR against the three culprits who had allegedly humiliated and urinated upon a 20-year-old student from Meerut, nearly a month ago.

The Times of India

Killer of 3-year-old Riley Fox dies in prison

Scott Eby was sentenced to life in prison after admitting to kidnapping Riley from her unlocked Wilmington home, stuffing her in the trunk of his car, sexually assaulting and drowning her in a creek

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Proceedings under offence of kidnapping, trafficking of children can't be quashed on settlement basis: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court, in an order, stated that the practice of compromising cases that involve the kidnapping of innocent children">minor children cannot be allowed and the criminal proceedings cannot be quashed based on such settlements. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two teenagers charged over violent suburban kidnappings

A pair of teenagers are accused of being involved in the kidnappings of two men in Sydney's west.

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CPI(M), and its youth outfits, promoting inter-religious marriages by ‘kidnapping Muslim women’, says Samastha leader

Nasar Faizy Koodathayi, State Sec. of Sunni Yuvajana Sangham, claims CPI(M) & youth orgs. promoting inter-religious marriages & mixed culture. He cautions mahal committees to be vigilant & stand united against such marriages. Alleges "vicious political plans" on social media.

The Hindu

Extradition of singer’s alleged killer raises hopes of justice for Pinochet era

Pedro Barrientos touched down in Santiago on Friday to face trial for murder of folk singer Víctor Jara in 1973

The Guardian - US

Criticism against Kerala Police unfair, unwarranted, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Kerala Police in Kollam kidnapping case, cites several cases as examples of excellence. Warns unwarranted criticism would demoralise force. Handed driver's licence to armless woman Jilumol from Idukki. CM blames Governor for Kannur University VC setback, says Gov must work in tandem with govt…

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Colombian judge orders prison for 2 suspects in the kidnapping of parents of Liverpool soccer player

Two suspects in the kidnapping of the parents of Liverpool soccer player Luis Díaz were ordered sent to prison by a judge, according to Colombia’s Prosecutor’s Office, which accused one of the men of being the link to a person close to the family who provided information about the victims

The Independent UK

Man accused of kidnapping wealthy businessman at golf club appears in court

Tianfu Guo, of no fixed abode, is charged with kidnap, blackmail and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

AAP

Trio charged with kidnapping after man forced into car

Three people have been accused of threatening a man with weapons and forcing him into car before demanding money after they were arrested for kidnapping.

The Hindu

Two girls go missing in Perumbavoor

Two 14-year-old girls went missing in Perumbavoor on Monday evening. Parents reported them missing after they did not return home from school. Police have registered a case and are searching. Kidnapping ruled out based on preliminary assessment.

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Lawyer for Italian student arrested in ex-girlfriend's slaying says he's disoriented, had psych exam

A lawyer for the Italian man extradited from Germany for the kidnapping and slaying and his former girlfriend says he hasn't yet had the opportunity to speak with his client about the “merits” of the case that has gripped Italy

The Independent UK

Man arrested in couple’s murder and kidnapping was their tenant

The pair went missing about a week ago

The Hindu

Probationary PSI and constable among four arrested on kidnapping charge

A probationary police sub inspector (PSI) and his assistant police constable are among the four persons recently arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) for allegedly kidnapping the 27-year-old director of a private company to extort cryptocurrency worth ₹1.5 crore and cash from him this July

The Independent UK

Liverpool fly Luis Diaz’s parents to UK for Christmas with son after kidnapping

Diaz was reunited with his parents when he returned to Colombia for international duty

The Independent UK

Man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from New York park is charged with rape

The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a state park in upstate New York park has been charged with sexually assaulting her

The Independent UK

Missing pomeranian Princess reunited with family five years after ‘kidnapping’

Pampered pooch vanished five years ago while her family were having brunch

WhatToWatch

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters episode 2 recap — dragons and accidental kidnappings

In Monarch: Legacy of Monsters episode 2, Monarch is after Cate and Kentaro, while Keiko and Lee are on a very large trail.

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