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crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Chinese Teen Victim of 'Cyber Kidnapping' Scam Found After Utah Ransom Ordeal"

A Chinese exchange student in Utah, Kai Zhuang, was found after being misled into isolating himself as part of an international cyber kidnapping scheme. The kidnappers used fear tactics and fake ransom demands to extort $80,000 from Zhuang's family. Zhuang was discovered in a tent with limited resources, and the FBI is now involved in the ongoing investigation to track down the perpetrators of this scam that predominantly targets Chinese exchange students.

via Fox News|
##crime-and-safety#cyberkidnapping
news-accident-and-emergency2 years ago

"Deadly New Year's Eve Crash in Rochester Linked to Possible Domestic Terrorism"

In Rochester, New York, a New Year's Day crash involving two vehicles, one carrying gasoline canisters, resulted in two fatalities and five injuries. The incident occurred near the Kodak Center theater complex and led to an explosion and fire. The FBI is assisting with the investigation due to the presence of gasoline canisters, suggesting potential arson. Witnesses are urged to contact the police with any information.

via NBC News|
##fbiinvestigation#gasolinecanisters
crime-and-safety2 years ago

"FBI Probes Possible Terror Link in Deadly New Year's Eve Crash in Rochester"

The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating a deadly crash in Rochester, New York, where a vehicle carrying gas canisters collided with another car and hit pedestrians outside a New Year's concert, resulting in two deaths and several injuries. The crash caused a fire and the discovery of gasoline canisters prompted a response from the bomb squad and arson task force. The motive and circumstances of the crash are still under investigation.

via CNN|
##crime-and-safety#fbiinvestigation
crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Deadly Rochester Crash Investigated as Possible Terror Incident on New Year's Day"

The FBI and Rochester police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred on New Year's Day in Rochester, NY, which resulted in two fatalities and several injuries. A Ford Expedition carrying at least a dozen gasoline cans collided with a Mitsubishi Outlander, leading to a fire and an explosion that took firefighters an hour to extinguish. The crash also involved pedestrians and two other vehicles. The cause of the crash and the reason for the gasoline cans in the SUV are under investigation, with the FBI involved in the case.

via USA TODAY|
##crime-and-safety#explosion
crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Fatal New Year's Crash at Kodak Center Under FBI Investigation: Casualties Confirmed"

On New Year's Day, a deadly crash involving multiple vehicles occurred near the Kodak Center in Rochester, NY, resulting in two fatalities and several injuries, including life-threatening ones. The incident happened just after a concert when an SUV struck another vehicle and pedestrians. A fire ensued, which took firefighters an hour to extinguish, and gasoline canisters found at the scene prompted an FBI investigation. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans has called for transparency and urged the public to provide any information they might have.

via Democrat & Chronicle|
##crime-and-safety#fatalaccident
crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Search Intensifies for Missing Chinese Exchange Student in Utah Amid Ransom Demands"

Seventeen-year-old foreign exchange student Kai Zhuang has gone missing in Utah, with a ransom note and photo suggesting abduction sent to his parents in China. Retired Deputy Police Chief Chris Bertram explains the complexities of the investigation, highlighting the involvement of the FBI, state, and local authorities due to the international aspects and the potential for exploitation of foreign nationals. The FBI has warned of such activities targeting individuals with ties to China. Authorities are utilizing national resources and technology to locate Zhuang and are urging anyone with information to contact the Riverdale Police or Weber County Dispatch.

via KOMO News|
##crime-and-safety#fbiinvestigation