Long Li Sha, a 22-year-old Chinese actress and student at the Communication University of China, has been located by police following her reported disappearance in late February.

As per VN EXpress International, authorities traced her using her phone's GPS after she vanished while traveling to Weinan for a film project.

During questioning, Li Sha provided disturbing details about her alleged abduction, asserting that her kidnappers—a group of about 10 individuals—reactivated her phone and dropped her off at a train station.

She denied accusations that her disappearance was a publicity stunt, explaining that the incident occurred shortly after her arrival in Weinan.

"After I arrived in Weinan, a member of the film crew brought me to a temporary place to stay, telling me that they couldn't afford a hotel," Li Sha said. "I agreed because I was told I would be staying in a hotel when we traveled to Xi'an."

When Li Sha's friends and family noticed that her phone's GPS had been turned off, along with her camera during a video call, alarm bells were raised for her safety.

She was reportedly made to admit to making a video for her family, one where she asked to take posts down about her kidnapping and reassured them that she was safe.

Despite the video, Li Sha's family filed a missing person report with police in Beijing's Chaoyang district. Her university also reported her missing.

The circumstances surrounding her release remain unclear, with speculation about whether social media attention or the missing person reports played a role.

In a post-rescue video message, Li Sha thanked friends, fans, and police for their help.

She added, "Thank you to everyone who expressed concern and assisted me through this trying period."

Li Sha has now been reconnected with her family.

The probe continues involving the abduction, but officials are in need of more details about the individuals involved in the incident.