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 […]
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 Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Torture Over Bitcoin
A shocking kidnapping case unfolded in Manhattan where a man was held hostage after being tricked into a meeting with the alleged kidnapper. According to Associated Press, John […]
Crypto Investor Arrested in Kidnapping Case, Raises Security Concerns
John Woeltz, a prominent cryptocurrency investor from Kentucky, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping a 28-year-old Italian tourist in New York City on May 23, 2025. This […]
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. […]
Crypto Investor Kidnapped Over Bitcoin Passwords, Raising Security Concerns
A crypto investor in Kentucky, John Woeltz, is facing charges for kidnapping a former Italian business partner and torturing him to obtain his cryptocurrency password. This shocking case […]
Crypto Investor Charged with Kidnapping and Torture Over Bitcoin Holding
A Manhattan-based cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz (37), has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly kidnapping and torturing a 28-year-old Italian man in an attempt to […]
Crypto Investor Arrested in NYC Kidnapping, Allegedly Seeking $30,000/month Rental
A 37-year-old Kentucky resident, John Woeltz, has been arrested in New York City on charges of kidnapping and torture. The alleged victim, an Italian man aged 28, was […]
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 […]
Cryptocurrency Investor Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping and Torture
A cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, 37, has been arrested in Manhattan on charges of kidnapping and torture following an alleged attack on an Italian tourist. Police from New […]
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 […]
Crypto Investor Accused of Kidnapping and Torture in NYC Raises Concerns about Industry Safety
A New York City-based crypto investor is facing charges for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist. This incident, which reportedly occurred within the city’s limits, has generated […]
International Crypto-Linked Kidnapping Case Leads to Arrests
Recent arrests connected to the kidnapping and murder of Guo Congyuan, a prominent businessman known as the ‘Steel King’, have highlighted cryptocurrency’s role in illicit activities. The suspects […]
Crypto Kidnappings: Digital Wealth Fuels a New Breed of Extortion
In recent months, the cryptocurrency world has witnessed a disturbing trend – a rise in kidnappings targeting individuals who have amassed substantial wealth through digital assets. This shift […]