Groom's Desperate Kidnapping Hoax Uncovered in Bolivia

A Bolivian man's desperate attempt to avoid his wedding day led him to stage his own kidnapping. The elaborate scheme, however, was quickly uncovered by police in the municipality of Cotoca, Santa Cruz. His fiancée reported him missing, setting off a search that ended with his arrest. The man confessed to the hoax, revealing that he was under immense financial pressure from his ex-partner over unpaid child support. "He was found hidden in a hotel," stated a police spokesperson in an interview. The man is now facing charges of simulating a crime, a serious offense in Bolivia. The incident highlights the extreme measures some individuals take to escape difficult situations, underscoring the importance of addressing financial and family-related issues constructively.