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Men accused in New York crypto torture case out on bail
24.7.2025
The suspects allegedly held an Italian man hostage for weeks in a Manhattan townhouse, beating him and demanding access to his Bitcoin wallet
Men accused in New York crypto torture case out on bail
24.7.2025
The suspects allegedly held an Italian man hostage for weeks in a Manhattan townhouse, beating him and demanding access to his Bitcoin wallet
Belgian court sentences three in kidnapping of crypto investor’s wife
4.7.2025
After sentencing the three kidnappers to 12 years each and ordering civil damages, the court noted that the masterminds behind the attack remain at large
Belgian court sentences three in kidnapping of crypto investor’s wife
4.7.2025
After sentencing the three kidnappers to 12 years each and ordering civil damages, the court noted that the masterminds behind the attack remain at large
Belgian court sentences three in kidnapping of crypto investor’s wife
4.7.2025
After sentencing the three kidnappers to 12 years each and ordering civil damages, the court noted that the masterminds behind the attack remain at large
Belgium crypto kidnapping case leads to three 12-year jail sentences
4.7.2025
After sentencing the three kidnappers to 12 years and ordering civil damages, the court noted the masterminds behind the attack remain at large
French Police Arrest Suspects in Brutal Crypto Kidnapping Case
12.6.2025
French police have arrested several individuals suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur last month. This incident is part of a troubling trend of kidnappings and extortion attempts targeting families of high-net-worth individuals in...
French police make more arrests in crypto kidnapping case
12.6.2025
The father of an unnamed crypto entrepreneur was held captive at a property for several days until a May 3 police raid liberated him
Two defendants plead not guilty in crypto kidnapping and torture case
11.6.2025
John Woeltz and William Duplessie reportedly pleaded not guilty to the kidnapping and false imprisonment of Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan in New York City
Two defendants plead not guilty in crypto kidnapping and torture case
11.6.2025
John Woeltz and William Duplessie reportedly pleaded not guilty to the kidnapping and false imprisonment of Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan in New York City
Report: ‘Bitcoin Family’ Ditches Hardware Wallets for Steel Seeds After Global Crypto Kidnapping Scare
7.6.2025
According to a report from CNBC, the Taihuttu clan—better known as the ‘Bitcoin Family’—has revamped its security setup in light of a rising wave of crypto-related abductions across the globe. No More Hardware Wallets: Taihuttu Family Takes Cold Storage to Extremes Didi Taihuttu told...
Alleged French crypto kidnapping mastermind arrested in Morocco
5.6.2025
Moroccan police arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, who is accused of being one of the ringleaders behind a spate of recent crypto-related kidnappings in France
Alleged French crypto kidnapping mastermind arrested in Morocco
5.6.2025
Moroccan police arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, who is accused of being one of the ringleaders behind a spate of recent crypto-related kidnappings in France
France Charges 25 People, Including 6 Minors, in Crypto Kidnapping Cases
3.6.2025
The investigation is largely focused on the kidnapping attempt of the daughter and grandson of the CEO of crypto exchange Paymium, Pierre Noizat
France charges 25 over crypto kidnapping spree in Paris
1.6.2025
French prosecutors charged 25 people over a wave of crypto-related kidnappings. However, the masterminds remain at large
France charges 25 over crypto kidnapping spree in Paris
1.6.2025
French prosecutors charged 25 people over a wave of crypto-related kidnappings. However, the masterminds remain at large
Suspects in Manhattan Crypto Kidnapping, Torture Case Plead Not Guilty as Investigation Widens
30.5.2025
William Duplessie, 33, and John Woeltz, 37, have been accused of holding a 28-year-old Italian man hostage for over two weeks and torturing him in an attempt to steal his bitcoin
France Detains 24 in Explosive Crypto Kidnapping Plots
28.5.2025
A string of violent abduction attempts targeting crypto elites has rocked France, sparking national security concerns and urgent industry warnings. France Charges 24 in Multi-Million Euro Crypto Kidnapping Conspiracy French authorities disclosed Tuesday that 24 individuals have been arrested this...
Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt
15.5.2025
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he will meet with French crypto entrepreneurs to discuss how to protect them
Florida Teens Charged in $4M Las Vegas Crypto Kidnapping
11.5.2025
Florida teenagers are facing charges of kidnapping and stealing $4 million in cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens. Teenagers to Be Tried As Adults Three Florida teenagers are reportedly facing charges of kidnapping and stealing $4 million in cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from...