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Brazilian Influencer Staged Kidnapping to Gain Followers

Published March 26, 2026, 07:17
Brazilian Influencer Staged Kidnapping to Gain Followers

A 27-year-old influencer from Brazil, Monik Fraga, has been arrested after it was revealed that her kidnapping claim, which she made a year ago, was false. Her intention was to increase her popularity and followers on social media. Fraga had claimed that she and her husband, Lucas, were attacked by armed robbers and held hostage, paying a ransom for their release. However, police concluded that the kidnapping was staged. Three men are allegedly involved in the fraud, one of whom was in prison for other crimes and another had been murdered. Fraga faces charges of extortion, obstructing justice, and wasting police time.