Two charged after man allegedly kidnapped during Facebook Marketplace car sale

Friday 12 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 12 Dec 2025, 11:04am

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Two people have been charged with kidnapping, assault, and theft following an incident in Wesley, Auckland. Police say the victim was lured to a Holdsworth Avenue address to buy a vehicle before being allegedly assaulted and forced to withdraw cash from ATMs. The suspects were located at a hotel and tasered by police.

How they headlined it

10:39am

1. StuffFri 12 Dec 2025, 10:39am

   Pair arrested after man allegedly kidnapped during Facebook Marketplace sale (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 12 Dec 2025, 10:40am

   Auckland couple charged with kidnapping, assault after luring victim with Marketplace car sale (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 12 Dec 2025, 10:45am

   Person assaulted, made to withdraw cash from ATM in FB marketplace meet (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 12 Dec 2025, 11:04am

   Kidnapping charges after Facebook Marketplace buyer allegedly robbed and assaulted (opens in new tab)