Tel Aviv [Israel], July 16 (ANI/TPS): Israeli authorities have scrapped a search for a man allegedly kidnapped in Ethiopia after determining the incident was a hoax. The Foreign Ministry now believes that Francis Adbabayi, 79, from Rishon Lezion, who traveled to his native country of Ethiopia a few weeks ago, faked his own abduction in order to keep the ransom. Help me… This trouble I wouldn't wish upon my enemies," Adbabayi reportedly said in the recording. Israeli officials were working with Interpol on the matter. Authorities reportedly dropped the case after discovering that Adebabayi had answered incoming phone calls from Israeli numbers.

Source: Ethiopian News July 16, 2023 14:38 UTC