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Chinese Exchange Student Missing in Utah Amid Kidnapping Fears

Parents in China Received Ransom Note, but No Evidence Found of Forceful Abduction

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Kai Zhuang
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Overview

  • 17-year-old Chinese exchange student Kai Zhuang is missing in Utah, with police fearing he has been kidnapped.
  • Zhuang's parents in China received a ransom note and a photograph indicating he was abducted.
  • Zhuang was last seen at his host family's home in Riverdale, Utah, who were unaware of his disappearance.
  • Despite initial reports, police have found no evidence to suggest Zhuang was forcibly taken from his home.
  • Authorities, including the FBI and the US Embassy in China, are working together on the investigation.