French authorities have launched a crackdown on criminals targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency industry, including executives, high-net-worth individuals, and their relatives. The recent wave of kidnappings and attempted […]
Over 12 Arrested in France Over Crypto Kidnapping Cases
French authorities have made significant arrests in connection with a string of high-profile crypto-related kidnappings in Paris. Over 12 suspects, including minors, were apprehended by the Brigade de […]
French Authorities Arrest 12 in Crypto Kidnapping Cases
France has taken action against those suspected of carrying out crypto kidnappings, arresting more than 12 individuals in connection with the crimes. This follows a rise in targeted […]
French Authorities Arrest Over 12 in Crypto Kidnapping Cases
French investigators believe a wider criminal network may be involved in recent cryptocurrency-related abductions. Social media is suspected to be used for recruitment, with targets including crypto entrepreneurs […]
French Authorities Arrest Suspects in Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Cases
French authorities have arrested 12 individuals in connection with two high-profile kidnapping cases involving cryptocurrency in Paris. The arrests include minors who face charges of kidnapping, attempted kidnapping, […]
French Authorities Arrest 12 Individuals in Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Cases
Twelve suspects have been detained by French authorities in connection to a string of high-profile cryptocurrency kidnapping cases in Paris. The individuals, including minors, face charges for kidnapping, […]
Swiss Crypto Investor to Surrender in High-Profile NYC Kidnapping Case
A Swiss crypto investor is expected to surrender to authorities in connection with a high-profile kidnapping case in New York City. This individual, allegedly collaborating with business partner […]
Second Suspect Surrenders in NYC Crypto Kidnapping Case
A second individual suspected of involvement in the high-profile cryptocurrency kidnapping case in New York City is expected to turn himself in to police. The suspect, a Swiss […]
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 […]
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 […]