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US Family faced a $70K ransom, death threat after loved one kidnapped in Mexico: DOJ
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Three family members were indicted for allegedly kidnapping a man in Mexico and threatening his family in Los Angeles, California for a ransom.
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
The victim was forcibly taken at gunpoint from his residence, pistol-whipped, and threatened with a firearm, authorities said. The Attorney's Office also said the Mexican kidnappers also fired a gun near the victim's head. She is a native of Massachusetts and is based in Orlando, Florida.
Following the abduction, the kidnappers allegedly contacted the victim's family in Los Angeles County, California and demanded $70,000 for his release. Story tips and ideas can be sent to sarah.rumpf@fox.com and on X: @s_rumpfwhitten.