A Briton of Pakistani origin has been arrested for faking his own kidnapping with that of his British wife to get a ransom from his family, say police.
The couple were living in Pakistan and were reported missing on 10 January from Gulberg, Lahore.
Police later found Awais Hadier Shah, 28, and his wife Jamie William, 24, hiding in a hotel room.
Mr Shah is expected to be charged with offences, including fraud. Police say his wife is not involved in the plot.
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i wonder if he has any family left now, what a fool.
“O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but a (quick passing) enjoyment, and verily, the hereafter that is the home that will remain forever.” [Ghafir : 39]
Greed has that impact on people sometimes.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.