kidnapping for ransom
Coverage of kidnapping for ransom in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Captured 'Ansaru Leaders' Make U-Turn, Plead Guilty to 32 Terrorism Charges
Two Ansaru leaders pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism-related charges, including terrorism, terrorism financing, kidnapping for ransom, illegal mining, and fabricating improvised explosive devices. The charges cover a range of offenses linked to terrorism and criminal activities.
- German man charged with kidnapping after supermarket hostage incident in Berlin
A 29-year-old German man is charged with kidnapping for ransom, attempted aggravated extortion, and dangerous bodily harm after holding a female supermarket employee hostage for over 11 hours in Berlin's Marienfelde neighborhood. The incident occurred at a supermarket on Friday evening.
- Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says
The FBI is continuing to investigate the Nancy Guthrie case as a kidnapping for ransom. The agency's statement confirms the ongoing investigation into the ransom notes.
- Uganda: Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short On Kidnapping for Ransom Cases
Security experts in Uganda warn that insufficient investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies vulnerable, leading to increased public anxiety as kidnapping cases rise.