Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao alleges he has been targeted by extortionists related to ongoing lawsuits against the exchange. He claims a party demanded an exorbitant $4.4 billion sum […]
India Sentences 14 Officials to Life Imprisonment for Crypto Kidnapping and Extortion
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, […]
Crypto Risks: Kidnapping & Extortion Threats On The Rise
Alena Vranova, founder of SatoshiLabs, has warned about a concerning trend: crypto theft through kidnapping and extortion. During the Baltic Honeybadger 2025 conference in Riga, Latvia, she revealed […]
Another Suspect Arrested in NYC Cryptocurrency Extortion Case
William Duplessie, a 32-year-old resident of Miami, surrendered to authorities on Tuesday following his connection to the kidnapping and ransom case. He now faces charges related to assault, […]
Third Suspect Arrested in NYC Crypto Kidnapping Case
A third individual has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in New York City. William Duplessie, a 33-year-old suspect who surrendered […]
Solana Co-founder Targeted in Extortion Attempt via Instagram Hack
Raj Gokal, co-founder of Solana Labs, fell victim to an Instagram hack that resulted in the compromise of his personal data. The attack involved a ransom demand for […]
Manhattan Investor Arrested in Alleged Cryptocurrency-Motivated Kidnapping, Torture
A Manhattan crypto investor named John Woeltz has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly holding a 28-year-old Italian man hostage for over a month. Authorities […]
Manhattan Investor Faces Charges in Bitcoin Extortion Case
John Woeltz, a cryptocurrency investor from Manhattan, faces charges for allegedly torturing an Italian businessman to obtain his Bitcoin wallet credentials. The victim suffered prolonged confinement and torture, […]
Crypto Extortion Leads to Kidnapping in NYC: Security Concerns Persist
An Italian businessman was allegedly kidnapped in New York City this past May, victim of a bitcoin extortion plot led by a Kentucky resident, according to court documents. […]
Coinbase Offers Major Reward for Information Leading to Cyber Extortionists
Coinbase, a leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has declared a significant reward of $20 million for valuable information that leads to the arrest of individuals or groups responsible for […]