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Women 'kidnapped and gang-raped' after travelling to Pakistan to meet investors

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July 7, 2026

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Women 'kidnapped and gang-raped' after travelling to Pakistan to meet investors

DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: The women say they faced threats to harvest and sell their organs

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Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Horror in Pakistan: Two women who traveled for Crypto investments were kidnapped, tortured & gang-raped

One of the victims claims she was invited to Islamabad by the grandson of the country’s FM, who promised her professional introductions to investors for her company The post Horror in Pakistan: Two women who traveled for Crypto investments were kidnapped, tortured gang-raped appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Times of India

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· Jul 4, 2026

'Demanded $100,000 for our release': Pakistan gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar's kin

A cryptocurrency dispute is now central to the investigation of an alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan. One victim claims Raza Dar, a relative of the deputy prime minister, demanded 100,000 for their release after they were held captive and sexually assaulted. Investigators are exploring if Dar lured the women to Pakistan for a 1.5 million crypto deal, staging the abduction to appear genuine.

Daily Express

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· Jul 3, 2026

Horror as female tourists ‘abducted and gang raped’ by 5 men

The women had reportedly just landed in the country before they were taken to house and raped.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 6, 2026

Dutch woman, 35, and her friend are kidnapped and gang-raped after travelling to Pakistan to meet 'crypto investors' - as politician's grandson is held

Dutch woman, 35, and her friend are kidnapped and gang-raped after travelling to Pakistan to meet 'crypto investors' - as politician's grandson is held

Independent Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

JUST IN | Woman hands herself over in R14.9m precious stones robbery case

JUST IN | Woman hands herself over in R14.9m precious stones robbery case

India Today

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· Jul 3, 2026

Sexually exploiting women in name of triple talaq can't be allowed: Allahabad HC

Sexually exploiting women in name of triple talaq can't be allowed: Allahabad HC

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Pasangan kekasih ditahan jadi ‘penghantar’ dadah

KUANTAN: Seorang pembantu kedai makan berusia 37 tahun bersama kekasihnya yang juga warga asing berusia 35 tahun ditahan kerana dipercayai bertindak sebagai penghantar atau transporter dadah dalam satu serbuan di Genting Permai, Bentong di sini, kelmarin. Pemangku Ketua Polis Pahang, Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob berkata, serbuan yang dijalankan Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik (JSJN) Kontinjen Pahang ... Read more The post Pasangan kekasih ditahan jadi ‘penghantar’ dadah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Kidnapping, detention cases involving S. Koreans abroad surge 20-fold in 4 yrs: data

SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of kidnapping and detention cases involvin...

CBC News

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· May 14, 2026

Killings, extortion and drug trafficking: Court docs detail alleged crime networks operating in Canada

Killings, extortion and drug trafficking: Court docs detail alleged crime networks operating in Canada

India TV News

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· Jul 10, 2026

OPINION | Gangs of Lawrence Bishnoi: How did FBI expose the nexus?

Gangsters sitting inside Indian jails have been ordering targeted killings, making extortions across continents and carrying on with drug smuggling with impunity. This has been revealed in three chargesheets filed by US Department of Justice for the FBI in American courts.

Global News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bishnoi gang members charged with ordering hit on B.C. Sikh leader, U.S. announces arrests

RCMP said these groups have been engaged in extortions, drug trafficking, kidnapping and widespread violence, namely in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.

CNN

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· Jul 10, 2026

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob violence

The shocking rape and murder of a girl in eastern India has sparked widespread unrest, highlighting the country's problems not only with sexual violence, but also with its attempts to bring perpetrators to justice. CNN's Rhea Mogul reports.

Kathimerini

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· Jul 3, 2026

7 held in Athens sex trafficking crackdown

A crackdown intended to locate and free sex trafficking victims in Athens has led to the arrest of seven women for allegedly reopening brothels that had been ordered to shut and breaching immigration laws, police said Friday.

OneIndia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Ram Temple Donation Case: ₹65 Lakh House, Farmhouse, ₹1 Lakh Motorcycle; Probe Reveals Accused's Alleged Asset

Chilling details in the Ram Temple donation theft case reveal fresh details about two close relatives who are among the eight people arrested in the case. According to the investigation, Anukalp Mishra and his brother-in-law Lavkush Mishra are suspected

Nepal News

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· Jul 1, 2026

बालबालिकालाई रुखमा बाँधेर कुटपिट गरेको आरोपमा चारजना पक्राउ

बारा। बाराको जितपुर सिमरा उपमहानगरपालिका १६ टाँगियाबस्तीमा बालबालिकालाई डोरीले बाँधेर कुटपिट गरेको आरोपमा प्रहरीले चार जनालाई पक्राउ गरेको छ। मोबाइल चोरी गरेको आरोप लगाउँदै बरको रुखको फेदमा बाँधेर चार बालबालिकालाई कुटपिट गरेको आरोपमा प्रहरीले चार महिलालाई पक्राउ गरेको हो। प्रहरीले ६२ वर्षीया मीना रजन मगर, ३२ वर्षीया पवीकुमारी आले मगर, ३० वर्षीया रानीमाया मोक्तान र []

Alt News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fact check: Viral post falsely claims all accused in Delhi ISI spy network case are Muslims

A list naming seven individuals arrested in connection with an alleged Delhi-based spy network linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is being widely shared on social media following a June 16 NDTV report on the case. The names are Anas, Mohammad, Danish, Arif, Sabir, Khalid and Junaid. X user @Warlock_mohit amplified the claim by quoting []

DNyuz

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal

The sexual assault and killing of an 11-year-old girl last weekend set off days of protests in Baruipur, a city in India’s West Bengal state, this week. The crime and the violent response to it has inflamed tensions between Hindus and Muslims and is testing the state’s newly elected ruling party, which had pledged to []

NDTV

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· Jul 9, 2026

Indian Man Kills Wife In US, Sends Pic To Girlfriend. Then A 'Smoothie' Clue

Investigation revealed that Narne had a secret relationship with a woman in India for many years.

EL PAÍS

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· Jul 5, 2026

How organized crime captured a city in Mexico

Arrests in Cuautla have exposed how criminal groups infiltrated local government, embedded themselves in the economy and fuelled a cycle of extortion, violence and corruption that stretches across eastern Morelos

BNO News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Suspect arrested at Las Vegas-area casino after mass shooting threats

A Las Vegas-area transgender woman was arrested at a casino parking garage on terrorism-related and weapons charges after authorities say she stole the spouse’s car while it was loaded with firearms and made threats to carry out a mass shooting. More than 50 guns were recovered during the investigation. The incident began at about 9:38 [] The post Suspect arrested at Las Vegas-area casino after mass shooting threats appeared first on BNO News.

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 22, 2026

Muslim women gather in Ankara to shape future leadership

Young Muslim women from 25 countries gathered in Ankara on Monday for the ALLY for Future: Young Muslim Women Leadership Program, where speakers highlighted the importance of leade...

Associated Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

Woman freed after 11-hour hostage situation in Berlin supermarket

A woman was freed after being held hostage at a supermarket in southern Berlin in an hours-long standoff late Friday, officials said. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jul 1, 2026

Woman Reportedly Escaped Kidnapping Attempt by Ex-Lover

Woman Reportedly Escaped Kidnapping Attempt by Ex-Lover

Malay Mail

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· Jul 3, 2026

Home Ministry: Foreign begging cases may involve syndicates, 42 detained in KL operations

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Begging activities involving foreigners, especially children, may involve organised crime a...

KTLA 5

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· Jun 28, 2026

Dozens arrested in illegal gambling raid in L.A.

Twenty-seven people were detained and six were arrested Saturday after a report of a gunman holding someone hostage prompted a large police response to an illegal gambling operation in Los Angeles' Koreatown. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/about-20-detained-after-armed-suspect-call-sparks-lapd-response-in-koreatown/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Korea Times News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Kidnapping, detention cases involving Koreans abroad surge 20-fold in 4 years: data

Kidnapping, detention cases involving Koreans abroad surge 20-fold in 4 years: data

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 9, 2026

Woman accused of absconding with GH¢156,445 ‘susu’ money granted bail

A woman who is accused of bolting with “susu” money totalling GH¢156,445 has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.

The Advocate

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· Jun 30, 2026

Man charged with murder of trans student Juniper Blessing found incompetent to stand trial

This story originally appeared on Them and describes the violent killing of a transgender woman.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Senior Minister’s Relative Among Suspects In Foreign Women Case: Lahore Police | Dawn News English

Pakistani police have confirmed that a relative of a senior government minister is among the suspects in a high-profile case involving two foreign women in Lahore. Authorities say multiple suspects have been arrested, and investigators have been directed to treat all those involved equally under the law as the probe continues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #lahore #breakingnews #globalnews #law #justice #publicsafety #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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