Chloe Ayling’s frightening story began in 2017 when she was lured from London to Milan for a fake photo shoot and then abducted. Her captor, Łukasz Herba, planned to auction her as a sex slave on the dark web through a criminal group called “The Black Death.” Her agent was contacted with a ransom demand of $300,000.
Held hostage for several days, Chloe realized that maintaining a calm and composed attitude helped her gain her captor’s trust. She sensed that Herba had begun to develop feelings for her, and she cautiously used this to her advantage, refusing his kisses but letting him believe she might reciprocate.
Herba eventually released her near the British consulate in Milan. Despite questions about the case, Italian authorities confirmed her claim and secured Herba’s conviction with a lengthy prison sentence.
Chloe’s courage and smart thinking played key roles in her survival, making her story a compelling example of resilience.
