Crypto Investor Arrested for Torture and Kidnapping in NYC
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John Woeltz, known as the 'crypto king of Kentucky,' was arrested in New York City for kidnapping and torturing a man to obtain his Bitcoin password, with allegations of severe violence and coercion. Once a rising star in the crypto industry, Woeltz faces multiple charges including kidnapping and assault, amid a broader trend of violent attacks targeting wealthy crypto owners.
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- 2nd suspect arrested in SoHo torture case, officials say beatings, drugs and gun used ABC News
- 2nd crypto suspect surrenders to NYPD in torture of Italian business partner in SoHo apartment ABC7 New York
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