Two of the men charged with abducting and torturing a cryptocurrency holder visiting New York City have pleaded not guilty to all counts. John Woeltz and William Duplessie, […]
Bitcoin Investor Held Hostage for Weeks in NYC – Suspects Plead Not Guilty
Two men have been charged with kidnapping a Bitcoin investor and subjecting him to weeks of torture in a New York City apartment. The attack, motivated by the […]
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 Key Suspect in French Crypto Kidnapping Spree
Moroccan authorities have arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, a French-Moroccan national suspected of orchestrating a string of high-profile kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families in France. Bajjou […]
Crypto Kidnappings and Schemes: A Global Roundup of Recent Enforcement Actions
The cryptocurrency world continues to see a wave of criminal activity, with investigations and arrests spanning multiple countries and continents. France saw the arrest of Bajjou, a suspected […]
Crypto Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Morocco, Underscoring Security Concerns
A major development in the world of cryptocurrency has involved the arrest of a suspected kidnapper in Morocco. The suspect, Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, is alleged to be […]
Crypto Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Morocco, Highlighting Industry Security Concerns
Morocco has arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, a 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan suspected of orchestrating kidnappings targeting French cryptocurrency executives. These alleged crimes involved prominent figures like Ledger and Paymium […]
Arrest Made in French Crypto Kidnapping Cases: Moroccan Suspect Linked to Multiple Attacks
French authorities have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind multiple violent attacks targeting crypto entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals. The arrest followed an active Interpol red […]
Crypto Ransom Demands: Chinese Businessman Kidnapped, Family Targeted by Cryptocurrency Payment
A high-profile kidnapping in the Philippines has brought the growing use of cryptocurrency in criminal activity into sharp focus. Chinese businessman Guo Congyuan was abducted in April 2025 […]
Crypto Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Morocco: Ledger Founder’s Case Unfolds
A 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan man, Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, has been arrested in Morocco following a series of high-profile crypto kidnappings targeting entrepreneurs in France. Authorities believe he is […]
New York Man Faces Trial Over Alleged Bitcoin Ransom and Torture Scheme
A New York federal court has denied bail to a 24-year-old man accused of orchestrating a violent kidnapping and ransom scheme involving Bitcoin. Prosecutors allege Nicholas Truglia played […]
25 Charged in Crypto Kidnapping Plot Targeting Executives Near Paris
French authorities have charged 25 individuals, including minors, for a kidnapping plot targeting cryptocurrency executives near Paris. The operation involved individuals from France and several African countries, specifically […]
25 Suspects Arrested Over Failed Crypto Kidnappings Targeting Executives and Families
French authorities have apprehended 25 individuals for their alleged roles in a series of attempted kidnappings targeting industry figures, including executives and their families. The abductions, which targeted […]
French Authorities Arrest 25 Over Kidnapping Conspiracy Targeting Crypto Industry
French prosecutors have filed charges against 25 individuals, many under the age of 24, in connection with an organized attempt to kidnap crypto industry leaders and their families. […]
NYPD Detectives Reassigned Amid Kidnapping Inquiry of Italian Tourist
Two New York Police Department (NYPD) detectives have been placed on modified duty following the revelation of their past connections to a Manhattan townhouse implicated in a kidnapping […]