Second Suspect Arrested in NYC Bitcoin Kidnapping and Torture Case

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Second Suspect Arrested in NYC Bitcoin Kidnapping and Torture Case
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A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in Manhattan, who was held captive for weeks in a luxury home while attackers demanded his Bitcoin wallet password. The victim managed to escape, and police found evidence including photos, firearms, and drugs at the scene. The case is linked to a broader pattern of kidnappings targeting crypto entrepreneurs in France.

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