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Hawaii Man Charged After Kidnapping Elderly Woman and Forcing Bank Withdrawal

The 22-year-old suspect remains in custody after detaining a 78-year-old woman in her car for days and coercing her to withdraw money.

Overview

  • Fortune Zenn Lee Marchan, 22, has been charged with kidnapping and first-degree robbery in Hawaii, with bail set at $30,000.
  • The suspect allegedly trapped a 78-year-old woman in her car for three to four days before forcing her to withdraw money from her bank account.
  • The victim alerted bank employees during the withdrawal, leading to the suspect's identification and arrest on April 3 in Kaneohe.
  • Police began investigating the case on March 30 after reports of a kidnapping in the Kailua and Kaneohe area.
  • The incident has heightened concerns about crimes targeting elderly individuals, prompting reassessments of safety measures by law enforcement and financial institutions.

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