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news Zeta Tijuana 2026-05-08

Man Faces Charges for Faking Kidnapping to Extort Victim in Mexicali

A man in Mexicali has been charged for orchestrating his own kidnapping to extort money from a victim. The victim reported the incident after paying the requested ransom, leading to the man's arrest.

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