A 12-year-old girl in Itaiopolis, Brazil, fabricated her own kidnapping in early June, demanding a ransom from her parents. The family alerted police after receiving the demands, believing their daughter was in danger. Authorities located the girl at a house on the outskirts of the city in Santa Catarina state. Investigations revealed the entire incident was staged by the child herself. She reportedly threatened her parents with death if they did not pay the ransom, according to reports. The motive appears to be financial gain, though further details are still emerging. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the hoax and the girl’s reasons for the deception.