A 24-year-old dual French-Moroccan national, Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, has been arrested in Tangier by Moroccan authorities for orchestrating violent crypto-related kidnappings targeting prominent figures in the French […]
Kidnapping Kingpin Behind France’s Cryptocurrency Heist Network Captured
Morocco has arrested a man suspected of orchestrating a series of high-profile kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families in France. Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, a 24-year-old French-Moroccan […]
Morocco Arrests Suspect in High-Profile Crypto Kidnappings
A suspected kidnapper, Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, has been apprehended in Morocco for orchestrating a series of violent abductions targeting wealthy French crypto entrepreneurs. The suspect is accused […]
France Law Enforcement Charges 25 Youth in Cryptocurrency Heist Plot Targeting Wealthy Individuals
A group of at least 25 young individuals, alleged to be members of an organized criminal ring, have been charged for a violent attack on the family of […]
Two New York Men Denied Bail in Bitcoin Ransom Case
John Woeltz and William Duplessie, facing serious charges over a bitcoin ransom and torture plot in Manhattan, have been denied bail. This case highlights the growing physical risks […]
Crypto Used in Philippine Kidnapping and Murder Case: Ransom Money Flow Raises Security Concerns
A prominent Chinese-Filipino businessman, Anson Que, was kidnapped and later murdered in the Philippines, with ransom demands fulfilled using cryptocurrency. This case highlights the growing challenges law enforcement […]
Interpol Issues Silver Notice for Indian Ex-Official Accused of Visa Fraud
Shubham Shokeen, an ex-French embassy officer accused of involvement in visa fraud, has been the subject of a silver notice issued by Interpol. This is the first time […]
Russian National Arrested for Alleged Crypto Fraud in Seoul
A Russian national has been arrested in Seoul following an alleged fake cryptocurrency transaction that left two South Korean men assaulted and robbed. The incident, reported by local […]
Crypto Violence Surge: Targeted Robberies & Kidnappings Spark Global Concern
Violent crimes linked to cryptocurrency transactions are surging globally, with recent cases in New York City and Seoul highlighting the increasingly dangerous side of digital finance. Authorities in […]
Russian National Arrested After Assaults During Fake Cryptocurrency Deal in South Korea
A Russian man has been apprehended by South Korean authorities after allegedly participating in a violent robbery during a staged cryptocurrency transaction. Two men were targeted during the […]
Crypto Kidnappings Surge Alongside Bull Market, Moving from Digital to Physical Threats
In 2025, crypto kidnappings saw a dramatic rise, with Asia taking the lead as attackers shifted from digital intrusions to physical abductions. Bitcoin’s surging prices are fueling this […]
Bitcoin Investor Charged with Kidnapping and Torturing Italian Tourist for Weeks
A U.S. cryptocurrency investor is facing serious charges after allegedly kidnapping and brutally torturing an Italian man in Manhattan for weeks, all to gain access to his Bitcoin […]
Manhattan Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping, Torture of Italian Man
A Manhattan-based cryptocurrency investor faces serious charges after allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian man in a bid to gain access to his digital assets. John Woeltz, 37, […]
Crypto Developer Arrested: Tourist Kidnapped, Tortured, Escapes in NYC
John Woeltz, a cryptocurrency developer with ties to the blockchain space, has been apprehended after a shocking kidnapping and torture case involving an Italian tourist. The victim escaped […]
Crypto Entrepreneur Arrested in Manhattan Kidnap-Torture Case
Manhattan authorities have arrested crypto entrepreneur John Woeltz in connection with the kidnapping and torture of his former business partner. The charges include assault, unlawful imprisonment, and possession […]