A high-profile case involving India’s former BJP MP and corrupt police officers has resulted in a significant outcome. This case exposed the dark side of the cryptocurrency world, where extortion and criminal activity related to digital assets are escalating. Shailesh Bhatt, who had recovered some of his Bitcoin funds lost in the BitConnect scam, became a target for those seeking illicit profit from this space. His kidnapping, orchestrated by former MP Nalin Kotadiya and eleven police officers, highlights the growing threat of cryptocurrency-related crime. Bhatt was abducted, beaten, and forced to transfer 34 BTC and 3.6 million USD. The case underscores a disturbing trend where individuals within seemingly legitimate institutions are motivated by greed and opportunity. Following a lengthy investigation, 14 defendants have been sentenced to life imprisonment, with the trial involving over 173 witnesses. This landmark case brings attention to the urgent need for strong law enforcement efforts to combat cryptocurrency-related crimes across borders.