Wis. Stat. § 946.48: Kidnapped or missing persons; false information.

(1) Whoever sends, delivers, or causes to be transmitted to another any written or oral communication with intent to induce a false belief that the sender has knowledge of the whereabouts, physical condition, or terms imposed upon the return of a kidnapped or missing person is guilty of a Class H felony.

(2) Violation of this section may be prosecuted in either the county where the communication was sent or the county in which it was received.