This list describes different kidnapping cases, including events where famous people were taken, situations that were later claimed to be fake, cases where kidnappings are suspected but not confirmed, kidnappings connected to legal transfers between countries, and large-scale kidnappings involving many people.

Modern kidnappings of celebrities or their relatives

Kidnappers who want to get a lot of money or achieve political goals often choose to kidnap famous people or their family members. Here are some examples of people who have been affected by these crimes: