Ransom plot unravels: Woman rescued in Johor, later detained in suspected kidnapping hoax (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman in her 20s was rescued in Johor after police uncovered a suspected kidnapping hoax, following a report from her mother about an alleged abduction and ransom demand of RM18,000.

• Woman in her 20s rescued in Johor under Op Scorpion
• Police received report from mother about alleged abduction and ransom demand of RM18,000
• Woman later detained in suspected kidnapping hoax
• Ransom plot unraveled within 24 hours