Manitoba Man’s Fake Border Kidnapping | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

A Manitoba man, Roderick Garson, pulled off a jaw-dropping hoax—claiming he was kidnapped across the border into Minnesota with weapons involved. But after a massive cross-border investigation involving local, state, and federal agencies, it turned out to be a complete fabrication. No weapons, no abduction, just two guys who knew each other. Law enforcement took it seriously because someone’s safety could’ve been at risk—and now Garson faces charges for false reporting while federal agencies dig deeper. A wild case that proves sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Listen in…