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id: 26d6fb9257
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 09:09 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 08:18 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Five convicted in conspiracy to kidnap Detroit man

Five people have been convicted in a kidnapping conspiracy targeting a Detroit man. The plot was reportedly orchestrated by his nephew.

Section: [Public Safety](/detroit/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WXYZ 7 Action News (ABC)](https://www.wxyz.com/news/five-convicted-in-kidnapping-conspiracy-targeting-detroit-man-after-viral-act-of-kindness), 2026-11-05 09:09 EST: Five convicted in kidnapping conspiracy targeting Detroit man after viral act of kindness
- [FOX 2 Detroit](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/kidnapping-conspiracy-five-convicted-abduction-detroit-man-from-viral-100k-video), 2026-11-06 08:18 EST: Kidnapping conspiracy: Five convicted in abduction of Detroit man from viral $100K video

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