An American woman, Maria del Carmen Lopez, who was residing in Mexico, has been missing for over a month following her kidnapping on February 9 from her home in Pueblo Nuevo, Colima.
The FBI, which is collaborating with the Colima authorities, has announced a reward of $20,000 for information leading to her whereabouts.
Lopez, who split her time between Southern California and Mexico, was allegedly abducted by masked and armed individuals who demanded a hefty ransom from her family.
“We were able to hear what sound to us like a recording of her pleading for us to please help her,” Lopez’s daughter, Zonia, told NBC News.
The Colima prosecutor’s office initially kept the case confidential to ensure her safety. The FBI suspects that Lopez was a targeted victim of kidnapping. The specialized prosecutor for organized crime is now handling the case.
