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Published Date: June 17, 2026

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California man pleads guilty in migrant smuggling scheme that held victims for ransom

A 20-year-old woman and a father of four who were supposed to be smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border were held hostage and later disap…

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A 20-year-old woman and a father of four who were supposed to be smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border were held hostage and later disappeared after their families paid thousands of dollars for their release.

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