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crime6 months ago

Multiple Cases of Fake Immigration Kidnapping Scams Uncovered in California

A Mexican woman in Los Angeles was charged with orchestrating a fake kidnapping to garner sympathy and solicit donations, falsely claiming she was abducted by masked men. The scheme involved fabricating stories and photos, diverting law enforcement resources, and attempting to benefit financially through a GoFundMe campaign. She faces federal charges including conspiracy and making false statements, with potential prison sentences.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#crime#fake-kidnapping#federal-charges
true-crime1 year ago

"Sherri Papini: The Real-Life 'Gone Girl' Hoax"

"Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini" is a Hulu docuseries about Sherri Papini, who faked her own kidnapping in 2016. She was found 22 days later, having inflicted injuries on herself while staying with her ex-boyfriend. Papini maintained the lie for six years until her arrest in 2022, leading to an 18-month prison sentence. Released in 2023, she now lives in northern California, writing a book and seeing her children during supervised visits. Her ex-husband, Keith Papini, has custody of their children and has expressed that she has shown no remorse for her actions.

via Business Insider|
#fake-kidnapping#hulu-docuseries#legal-consequences
crime1 year ago

"Alabama Woman Carlee Russell Avoids Jail Time for Faking Own Kidnapping, Ordered to Pay Restitution"

Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who faked her own kidnapping, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of filing a false police report and was sentenced to 12 months of supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and restitution to the City of Hoover. The judge criticized her actions, and the Alabama Attorney General expressed concern about the impact of her hoax on public response to future emergencies. Russell apologized in court, acknowledging her mistake and the negative impact on others. She will have a review hearing in October to check on the restitution and community service completion.

via Fox News|
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