A 25-year-old British tourist's idyllic Greek holiday took a terrifying turn when she was allegedly kidnapped by her own taxi driver in a horrifying ordeal on the island of Crete.
The young woman, who has not been named, had just arrived at Heraklion Airport and hired a cab to take her to her hotel. Instead of a straightforward journey, what followed was a parent's worst nightmare.
According to local reports, the driver allegedly refused to take her to the intended destination. When she protested, he is said to have locked the car doors and driven her to a remote, isolated area against her will.
Fearing for her safety, the quick-thinking tourist managed to covertly use her mobile phone to send a desperate plea for help to her family back in the UK. She shared her live location, revealing she was being taken far away from any populated area.
Her family immediately alerted the British authorities, who swiftly contacted the Greek police. An urgent search operation was launched to locate the missing woman and the taxi.
Thankfully, the police tracked the vehicle to a secluded spot. They intercepted the cab and arrested the 30-year-old driver at the scene. The British tourist was found physically unharmed but undoubtedly severely shaken by the traumatic experience.
The alleged kidnapper is now in custody and has been formally charged. The investigation, led by the Heraklion Port Authority, is ongoing as authorities work to understand the full details and motives behind this alarming incident.
This shocking event serves as a stark reminder for all travellers to remain vigilant, share journey details with family, and trust their instincts if a situation feels unsafe.
