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The Rising Threat of Cyber Kidnapping: A Global and Personal Crisis
Introduction
In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged worldwide: cyber kidnapping, a sophisticated form of online extortion and psychological manipulation that preys heavily on vulnerable populations, especially Chinese international students. Unlike traditional kidnapping, these crimes do not necessarily involve physical abduction; instead, they exploit fear, misinformation, and false authority to manipulate victims into compliance, often resulting in significant emotional trauma and enormous financial loss.