"Chinese Exchange Student Rescued in Utah Following 'Cyber Kidnapping' Ordeal"

A Chinese exchange student in Riverdale, Utah, was rescued after falling victim to a "cyber kidnapping" scheme where criminals extorted $80,000 from his family by convincing him to isolate himself in the mountains and feign his own abduction. The Riverdale Police, with assistance from the FBI and Chinese authorities, located the student who was found cold and scared with limited resources. This incident highlights a growing trend where foreign exchange students are targeted by online criminals threatening their families to extract ransom.