Guatemala Reports Sharp Increase in Virtual Kidnappings

Guatemalan authorities are reporting a sharp increase in virtual kidnapping extortion schemes that deceive victims with fabricated threats against family members and demand immediate bank transfers. The Ministry of Public Prosecution’s specialized unit against kidnappings logged 183 complaints through May 5 this year, an average of 10 cases per week. That compares with 157 complaints […] The post Guatemala Reports Sharp Increase in Virtual Kidnappings appeared first on The Tico Times | Cos...