Businessman's Girlfriend Implicated in Kidnapping Plot

Tatuí Kidnapping: Businessman's Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Complicity On April 4th, 2025, Valério Valdrighi, a 64-year-old businessman from Tatuí, São Paulo, Brazil, was kidnapped outside his business. Initially, the case seemed like a straightforward abduction, but a recent turn of events has shocked investigators. Police have arrested three suspects, including Valdrighi’s girlfriend, Natacha Ariboni. According to police reports, Ariboni, far from being a victim, actively collaborated with the kidnappers, providing crucial information and maintaining contact throughout Valdrighi’s captivity. Security footage shows the dramatic moment of the abduction. Valdrighi, carrying a suitcase, is seen leaving his business when a van pulls up. He attempts to flee but is tackled to the ground by the suspects, who are armed with rifles and dressed in what appears to be federal police uniforms. "They used two cars in the approach and were wearing federal police uniforms," stated a police spokesperson. Ariboni was apprehended 30 minutes before Valdrighi's capture, suggesting a coordinated operation. Investigators discovered conversations between Ariboni and one of the criminals. While Valdrighi was taken to Campinas, Ariboni was released the following day. Valdrighi was released unharmed, with no ransom paid, after the case gained significant media attention. The swift resolution and the unexpected involvement of Ariboni highlight the complexities of this investigation. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough investigation in seemingly straightforward kidnapping cases.