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Crypto crime in New York: luxury kidnapping shocks the city!
A third suspect has been arrested in New York for the brutal kidnapping of a millionaire. Crypto crime is on the rise.
Crypto crime in New York: luxury kidnapping shocks the city!
In New York, police have arrested a third suspect in a shocking Bitcoin-related kidnapping and torture case. This concerns Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan, who was apparently held captive in a luxury Manhattan townhouse for three weeks and brutally tortured while his captors tried to get his Bitcoin password IT Boltwise reported. During his captivity, Carturan was tied with electric cables and beaten with a weapon, but despite the brutal abuse he did not reveal his password.
Investigators discovered evidence of the atrocities, including photos, multiple weapons and even a ballistic vest. The suspects John Woeltz and Beatrice Folchi have already been arrested; However, the latter was released while Woeltz remains in custody. The third suspect, William Duplessie, turned himself in to police and is now charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment. Woeltz, known as “Kryptoking,” is a 37-year-old multimillionaire with a fortune of around $100 million and lives in a luxury penthouse in Manhattan.
Background to the kidnapping
The brutal kidnapping and torture of Carturan has its roots in a money dispute. The Italian had met Woeltz through a crypto hedge fund, returned to his homeland after an attempt at mediation, but was convinced by Woeltz to return to New York. In Woeltz's apartment, which was apparently converted into a torture chamber, the victims suffered significant abuse, including beatings with a weapon and electric shocks. How t-online.de Reportedly, Polaroid photos show the victim tied up with a gun to his head.
The perpetrators also stole Carturan's electronic devices and threatened to torture his family, further exacerbating the brutal situation. The Italian attempted to deceive Woeltz in order to escape during his captivity on May 6 and was eventually able to leave the house after a violent incident. The escape led him straight to a police officer, where he sought help while he was covered in cuts and bruises.
Frightening trends in the crypto milieu
Attacks of this type, known as “wrench attacks,” are increasing worldwide, and experts suspect that rising Bitcoin values and fears of online hacks are leading to physical attacks on crypto owners. In recent months, similar cases have been reported in France and Florida, further increasing concerns about the safety of crypto investors. The fears are also heightened because Woeltz has a private jet and a helicopter, posing a flight risk that contributes to his arrest.