Investigation into the Kidnapping and Assault of Two Women in Pakistan
July 6, 2026
A 35-year-old woman from the Netherlands and her friend from Venezuela were kidnapped in Pakistan while traveling for cryptocurrency investments. They reported being assaulted and tortured by four men who demanded a ransom of up to two million dollars. The grandson of a senior political figure is among those arrested. Authorities are investigating the case, and the women have safely returned to their home countries. The incident has shocked the international community.