"Chinese Exchange Student Rescued in Utah Following 'Cyber Kidnapping' Ordeal"
TL;DR
Kai Zhuang, a 17-year-old Chinese exchange student, was found alive in Utah after being targeted in a 'cyber kidnapping' scheme. He was manipulated into believing his family in China was in danger, leading to his self-isolation in a tent in the mountains and his parents paying a $80,000 ransom. The search involved the Riverdale Police Department, the FBI, and the US Embassy in China. Kai was found with minimal supplies and was able to confirm his safety to his family after being rescued.
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- Missing Chinese exchange student targeted in 'cyber kidnapping' scheme: cops New York Post
- Missing foreign exchange student found safe inside tent in Utah in 'cyber kidnapping': Police ABC News
- Exchange student found in Utah while police look for cyber kidnappers USA TODAY
- Missing Riverdale foreign exchange student found near Brigham City in case of 'cyber kidnapping' Yahoo! Voices
- Chinese student found in Utah woods after 'cyber kidnapping' scam South China Morning Post
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