Crypto Couple Kidnapped in Buenos Aires, $43K Bitcoin Ransom Paid

A Russian crypto couple was abducted in Buenos Aires on May 23, 2025, after being lured to a residence under false pretenses. They were ultimately released following the payment of a $43,000 Bitcoin ransom. The suspects are believed to have fled to the UAE and Interpol is involved in the investigation. This incident highlights the increasing threat of targeted abductions in the cryptocurrency industry.