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Kidnapping and ransom investigation in Bologna

Overview

Police in Bologna rescued a 23-year-old industrial worker who had been kidnapped and held in an isolated farmhouse in the San Lazzaro di Savena area. The victim reported being forcibly taken from his workplace, bound with zip ties, and beaten. During the ordeal, the victim was struck with a machete, though authorities noted the attackers used the blunt side of the blade; the injuries sustained are estimated to require 31 days for recovery.

Following a coordinated blitz by the Squadra Mobile, police intercepted the kidnappers during a ransom drop. The operation was prompted by tips from the victim’s girlfriend and a friend. The suspects had instructed associates to leave a backpack containing cash in an open field. Three suspects were arrested: a 23-year-old Moldovan national, a 20-year-old Italian, and an Italian minor. The victim was located and freed while being transported in a vehicle by one of the suspects.

The Bologna Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the incident. While the kidnappers demanded a ransom of approximately 26,000 euros, investigations suggest the crime may be linked to drug trafficking and a debt of approximately 16,500 euros that the victim had accumulated.

Entities

San Lazzaro di Savena · Polizia di Stato · Procura di Bologna · Mobile Squad of Bologna · Squadra Mobile

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Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 25 sources
    Bologna police rescue 23-year-old kidnapped for ransom

    Bologna police rescued a 23-year-old worker kidnapped for a 26,000 euro ransom. Three suspects, including a minor, were arrested following a blitz in San Lazzaro di Savena.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Bologna police intervene after group found bivouacking in Piazza San Francesco

    Police in Bologna intervened in Piazza San Francesco after finding a 24-year-old woman, her child, and a man bivouacking. The mother was hospitalized, and social services are investigating for the minor's sake.

Sources

affaritaliani.it · alias.com · ansamed.info · bolognatoday.it · cagliarilivemagazine.it · entilocali-online.it · fanpage.it · forchecaudine.it · giornaleadige.it · gonews.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · lamilano.it · mantovauno.it · modena2000.it · noviambiente.com · periodicodaily.com · quotidianodelsud.it · quotidianodibari.it · redazionenews.it · reggio2000.it · sassuolo2000.com · torinotoday.it · unmondoditaliani.com · vetrinatv.it · we-news.com

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