Another detention in the investigation of crypto money kidnapping and torture in New York
Another person surrendered to the police in the investigation of an Italian tourist in New York to be kidnapped and tortured for crypto assets. Crypto entrepreneur William Duplessie is on trial for serious charges such as kidnapping and having weapons. The event is part of the increasing wave of physical attacks on crypto owners.
The suspect surrendered to the police in the crypto torture investigation
In the US city of New York, a new development has been experienced in the case of kidnapping and torture, which was targeted by crypto currency assets. Miami -based 32 -year -old crypto entrepreneur William Duplessie surrendered to the police voluntarily on Tuesday.
Duplessie reports that Associated Press based on police resources; Man was detained on charges of kidnapping, attack, illegal detention and arms. The suspect is allegedly tortured for almost three weeks by forcibly detaining an Italian tourist.
Background of the event: Torture Crypto Account Access
The investigation began last Friday when an Italian tourist escaped from a luxury Manhattan apartment and reached the police. The victim said that he was systematically beaten, threatened and forced to allow access to crypto assets.
Two more names have been detained before:
John Woeltz: He is being tried for many heavy charges, including first -instance man kidnapping, threats with weapons and second -degree attack.
Beatrice Folchi: In the first place, the man was accused of kidnapping and illegal detention, but was later released.
A familiar name from the crypto world
According to the New York Times, William Duplessie is one of the founders of the Swiss -based Pangea Blockchain Fund. The fund operates on blockchain -based investments. However, Pangea officials have not made any explanation so far.
Global Trend: Physical attacks on crypto assets are increasing
Experts say that this is not just a case, but physical attacks on crypto currency holders on a global scale. In France, England and Las Vegas, the events in which individuals were kidnapped to steal their digital assets and were subjected to violence were reported.
Police and security experts emphasize that people with high amounts of crypto have become more open to attacks because of their digital assets, unlike classical wealth targets.
🧷 Situation Summary:
William Duplesssie surrendered in a crypto -oriented man kidnapping investigation.
The victim of the incident: an Italian tourist at the age of 28.
Objective: Access to crypto account information.
In the investigation, the 3rd suspect.
The security of individuals with crypto worldwide faces an increasing threat.
