Bitcoin Ransom Kidnap Case: Brazilian Professor Kidnapped for Crypto

A shocking case of a Bitcoin ransom kidnapping has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency community. Four individuals have been arrested in Brazil after they kidnapped a retired professor, demanding a hefty sum of bitcoins for her release. The victim’s son, who works in the crypto sector in Portugal, paid a ransom of five bitcoins (worth approximately $600,000 at the time), triggering the arrests. This high-profile case highlights how digital assets are becoming increasingly valuable targets for criminals who leverage traditional crime tactics.