Kidnapped Chinese Student Now Safe After Family Pays 80 Bitcoin Ransom

Twenty-year-old Chinese student Xie is safe and sound after being kidnapped and held for a ransom of 80 bitcoin in Australia in late August.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 02 September 2019

Chinese Student Allegedly Kidnapped for 80 Bitcoin in Australia

Xie last texted with his father around 10pm on August 23.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 26 August 2019

Man Snatches 3-Year-Old Boy in Broad Daylight in South China

The man was eventually subdued by the boy’s family members and local residents. Afterwards, police arrived to detain the child snatcher.

by Matthew Bossons, 21 May 2019

Chinese Student Violently Kidnapped in Canada Found Safe

Lu reappeared on March 26 and was transported to hospital.

by Matthew Bossons, 27 March 2019

WATCH: Man Snatches Child in Crowded Shenzhen Mall

The man claimed to have been drinking alcohol earlier in the day.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 04 January 2019

Hostage Drill Conducted at Guangzhou Train Station Ahead of CNY

Police conducted a range of emergency drills in preparation for the massive CNY travel rush.

by Daniel Plafker, 26 January 2018

Man Claims He Was Kidnapped After ¥10,000 Spending Spree in Shenzhen

When police called his phone, he picked up – and then claimed he'd been kidnapped.

by Gary Bailer, 10 August 2017

Staff of Aussie Firm Held Hostage in Shanghai Office for 6 Days

The employees of an Australian foreign exchange firm have all been freed after being held hostage for almost a week in a Shanghai office.

by That's, 27 July 2017

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