NYC Crypto Kidnapping Case Sees Second Indictment
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New York authorities have expanded their probe into a high-profile crypto kidnapping and torture incident involving an Italian tourist. A second suspect has now been indicted as investigators continue unraveling the disturbing criminal network that exploited digital currencies—because who knew cryptocurrency could lead to such ugly business?
NEW YORK—A second man charged in the kidnapping and torture of an Italian man for his Bitcoin has been indicted. A Manhattan grand jury handed up the indictment Friday against William Duplessie, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office. The indictment will remain sealed until…
Two cryptocurrency investors have been indicted in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in New York City. The disturbing case comes on the heels of a series of kidnappings targeting crypto magnates in Europe.
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