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Belgian Court sentences three for crypto coach’s wife kidnapping

A Belgian court has sentenced three for the abduction of a crypto coach’s wife, marking another high-profile case amid the rising wave of crypto kidnappings in France. The Brussels Criminal Court court has sentenced three kidnappers to 12 years in prison for the abduction of the wife of crypto investor and trading coach Stéphane Winkel, … Read more

Australian crypto billionaire escapes kidnapping attempt after biting off attacker’s finger

Australian billionaire Tim Heath escaped a planned abduction in Estonia after a group of attackers attempted to extort his digital assets in a coordinated operation. According to local media, Heath had to physically fight off his attackers during the ambush, biting through one assailant’s finger to break free and retreat to safety. Heath, a long-time … Read more

DHS disputes kidnapping claims of activist allegedly forced to self-deport

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is pushing back on “lazy” news reports that a Los Angeles activist was kidnapped by federal agents or bounty hunters and is being held near the southern border until she self-deports.  Juliana “Juli” Pelaez Calderon was on her way to work … Read more

Victim’s empty wallet ends latest French crypto kidnapping

The ongoing wave of crypto kidnapping-for-ransom in France has recently claimed another victim. But this time, the attackers walked away empty-handed. A 26-year-old TikTok influencer was the latest target in the troubling trend of crypto-linked kidnappings in France. According to local outlet Europe 1, the victim was abducted late Friday night while returning home in … Read more

2 crypto investors charged with kidnapping man to get his bitcoin say video shows victim ‘laughing and smiling’ as he moves about Manhattan freely

A man who says he was kidnapped by two crypto investors for his Bitcoin was seen in photos and videos “laughing and smiling” and moving about Manhattan freely during the days he claimed he was tortured in captivity, lawyers for the two suspects said in court Wednesday. William Duplessie, 32, and John Woeltz, 37, pleaded not guilty and … Read more

Crypto Investor Arrested After Being Accused of Kidnapping and Torturing Italian Tourist

A crypto investor from Kentucky was arrested in New York City this week after being accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist. John Woeltz, 37, was taken into custody after his alleged victim, a 28-year-old man, broke loose from Woeltz’s ritzy Nolita apartment and alerted a nearby traffic agent, telling them that he had … Read more

Crypto investor charged with kidnapping, torturing a man to get Bitcoin

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Distrurbing Crypto Kidnapping In New York: Who Is John Victor Woeltz?

In the latest crypto kidnapping case, a man by the name of John Victor Woeltz was arrested on Friday (May 23), accused of kidnapping an unnamed Italian man in New York and torturing him for weeks to gain access to the man’s Bitcoin. Woeltz and another unnamed individual allegedly held the Italian tourist hostage for … Read more

Crypto entrepreneur arrested for kidnapping and torturing his ex-business partner with chainsaw and cocaine

Key Takeaways A Kentucky crypto investor was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist to extract crypto passwords. Two suspects face multiple charges including first-degree kidnapping and assault due to the alleged crime in a Manhattan apartment. Share this article A Kentucky crypto entrepreneur has been arrested and faces severe charges after allegedly … Read more

France’s minister to meet crypto firms after violent kidnapping attempt in Paris

Key Takeaways France is addressing security concerns in the crypto industry following several kidnapping attempts targeting crypto-linked individuals. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau plans to meet with crypto entrepreneurs to discuss security measures and risk awareness. Share this article France’s interior minister Bruno Retailleau will meet with crypto entrepreneurs to address mounting security concerns after a … Read more

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