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

A 17-year-old Chinese exchange student, Kai Zhang, was found in a tent in the Utah mountains after his parents were extorted for $80,000 in a "cyber kidnapping" scam. The student was coerced into isolating himself and faking his abduction, leading his parents to believe he was in danger. Riverdale Police, with the help of the FBI and other agencies, located Kai, who was unharmed but cold and scared. The case highlights a criminal trend targeting foreign exchange students, where they are manipulated into aiding in their own fake kidnappings to extort money from their families. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are advising the public to be aware of such scams and to contact authorities if targeted.