Man arrested on A3: ex-partner saved when kidnapped!

Man arrested on A3: ex-partner saved when kidnapped!

Weibersbrunn, Deutschland - A man sought in Europe was arrested on Autobahn 3 in Lower Franconia on June 6, 2025. The 35-year-old is suspected of kidnapping his former partner in the Netherlands. His arrest took place on a rest area near Weibersbrunn in the Aschaffenburg district. When the vehicle was checked, the police found that the man was searched for. The 32-year-old ex-partner was also in the car and was good, so she was picked up by her relatives. The suspect was brought before an investigative judge on Wednesday and then brought to a correctional facility. This is reported by the BR reports that the residents are interviewed in Karlstadt to collect further information.

The increasing reports of kidnapping skill lightly on the risks in Germany and worldwide. According to a Study , which was drawn up by the consulting firm SmartrisSolutions GmbH, at least 143 German citizens were kidnapped abroad between 2009 and 2019, which average about one German per month corresponds. In particular, the trend towards shorter kidnapping times, often less than a week, is highlighted.

The risk card, which shows five different risk levels, reveals that the risk of kidnapping in certain regions can increase significantly. Locals and employees of foreign companies are often particularly affected. There are highest kidnapping risks in Africa, where kidnapping often lasts for months to years. In Germany, on the other hand, the most frequent kidnapping is carried out during transportation in the vehicle. The card clearly shows that it is important to take prevention measures to protect yourself from such incidents.

The recent events illustrate how important it is to be attentive and become aware of the risks in your own environment. Safety precautions should not be neglected in both rural and urban areas.