Second Suspect Arrested in NYC Crypto Kidnapping and Torture Case
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William Duplessie was arrested in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian man, Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan, who was held captive in a Manhattan townhouse for nearly three weeks to force him to reveal his Bitcoin wallet password. The case highlights a rising trend of violent attacks targeting crypto investors for ransom, amid increasing concerns over security in the digital currency world.
- Another Suspect Is Arrested in Bitcoin Kidnapping and Torture Case The New York Times
- 2nd suspect surrenders in NYC ‘crypto king' townhouse torture case NBC New York
- Crypto investor tortured man for weeks for bitcoin password, prosecutors say The Washington Post
- 2nd crypto suspect surrenders to NYPD in torture of Italian business partner in SoHo apartment ABC7 New York
- Barefoot NYC crypto torture victim begs cop for help after fleeing captors, shocking video shows New York Post
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