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Three Young Men in Haifa Charged with Kidnapping and Forcing Victims to Empty Bank Accounts
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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Three men from Haifa have been indicted for kidnapping two young men, assaulting them, and forcing them to withdraw all their bank funds under threat of death. The suspects allegedly attacked the victims following a prior dispute, stole valuables, and fled after the crime. The prosecution seeks to keep them in custody during the trial.
- 01Three Haifa residents charged with kidnapping and aggravated robbery of two young men.
- 02Victims were assaulted, threatened with a knife, and sprayed with pepper spray.
- 03Suspects forced victims to withdraw all bank funds under threat of murder.
- 04Victims were made to change clothes and walk two kilometers to a bank branch.
- 05Prosecution requests suspects remain in custody until trial concludes.
- 06Charges include extortion, assault causing bodily harm, and illegal knife possession.
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