Manhattan Crypto Millionaire: Torture and Kidnapping Shocking!

Manhattan Crypto Millionaire: Torture and Kidnapping Shocking!

Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan, a 28-year-old Italian crypto millionaire, was freed from an apartment in Manhattan's trendy Nolita district after spending two weeks in captivity. The evidence of the atrocities that befell him is shocking. Carturan reported torture that included being bound with duct tape, being beaten with a pistol, and being shocked with electric shocks using a Taser. His captors even reportedly tried to dangle him from the roof of the building to extort access to his crypto account IT Boltwise reported.

After being freed, Carturan made a distress call, which alerted authorities. The police found Polaroids at the crime scene that supported his statements. William Duplessie, 33, of Florida, surrendered to authorities and was arrested for his alleged involvement in the incident. John Woeltz, 37 years old, had already been arrested the previous week; he had rented the apartment where Carturan was being held captive. A 24-year-old woman named Beatrice Folchi was also detained but was later released. Their connection to Woeltz and Duplessie remains unclear; she is considered an actress and marketing specialist.

Increase in violent crimes in the crypto community

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch stated that Duplessie and Woeltz will be charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment. The increase in violent crimes against prominent crypto investors in recent years is alarming. In another incident that caused a stir in the summer, five men between the ages of 21 and 24 were arrested in Saarbrücken. They are accused of kidnapping and blackmailing a 21-year-old man in order to gain access to his cryptocurrency assets. This incident occurred a few days after the opening game of the European Football Championship when the victim was on his way home and the perpetrators were waiting for him on Bühler Straße.

The kidnappers extorted a total of around 150,000 euros. They pulled the victim into a vehicle and forced him to transfer his assets using mobile devices. After completing the transaction, the victim was dropped off in a remote area. A suspected perpetrator was a member of a WhatsApp group called “Krypto” where the victim was known and is considered a tipster. The four other men were actively involved in the kidnapping and are now facing serious charges, including allegations of kidnapping and extortion Blue light report Saarland.

The resolution of both cases highlights the seriousness of the threats facing the crypto community and sheds light on the urgent need for security and prevention in this emerging financial sector.