A hilarious yet shocking story has been making waves on X (formerly Twitter) after a lady reportedly faked her own kidnapping and used the ransom money to fund her relocation abroad. The tale, which has left social media users in stitches, is both unbelievable and oddly clever at the same time.
According to a viral post shared by @babypeekor, the lady informed her family that she had been abducted and that her captors were demanding a ransom for her release. In panic and desperation, her family members quickly raised the money, fearing for her safety and eager to get her back home unharmed.
However, in a shocking twist, it turned out that there was no kidnapping at all. Instead, the lady used the ransom money to process her travel documents and successfully relocated abroad — popularly referred to as “Japa.”
Reports say she later contacted her family from overseas to confess that the entire kidnap story was fabricated. She allegedly explained that she had earlier pleaded with her relatives for financial help to relocate, but they refused, claiming they had no money. Ironically, after she faked her kidnap, they “suddenly found” the funds to save her, which she then used to fulfill her dream of moving abroad.
In what many described as audacious and mischievously witty, the lady reportedly thanked her family for “turning up” for her fake kidnapping story and for unknowingly sponsoring her new life abroad. Her statement has since gone viral, sparking massive reactions across social media.
While some users praised her boldness and creativity in turning a desperate situation into an opportunity, others condemned her actions as deceitful, selfish, and morally wrong. Many people are divided — some calling her a “genius hustler,” others saying it’s “pure madness.”
Regardless of opinions, the story serves as a bizarre reminder that truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction. Whether viewed as a clever act of survival or a reckless betrayal, one thing is certain — this lady has left everyone talking and laughing in disbelief.
Check the viral tweet below…
