Tag #Extortion

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Kentucky "Crypto King" Arrested for Kidnapping and Torture

John Woeltz, a 37-year-old Kentucky cryptocurrency trader, and his business partner William Duplessie are accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian business partner in a luxury New York City townhouse from May 6 to May 23, to obtain his Bitcoin password; the victim escaped and reported the crim...

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NYC Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping, Torture

A cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, and a 24-year-old woman, Beatrice Folchi, were arrested in NYC after allegedly kidnapping and torturing Woeltz's 28-year-old former Italian business partner for two weeks in a SoHo townhouse to steal cryptocurrency passwords; the victim escaped and called the ...

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Istanbul Businesswoman Arrested for Extortion and Shooting

In Istanbul's Küçükçekmece district, businesswoman E.T. was arrested for shooting at the car of H.S. after sending a threatening text message regarding a supposed tax debt; security footage and a changed disguise led to her arrest on April 27th.

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PowerSchool Data Breach Leads to Ongoing School Extortion

PowerSchool, a leading education technology firm, paid hackers to delete stolen data from a 2024 breach affecting tens of millions of students; however, the hackers are now extorting schools and districts in the U.S. and Canada using the same data, highlighting serious cybersecurity failures.

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South Florida Businessman Charged with Wife's Murder Found Dead in Jail

David Knezevich, a 37-year-old South Florida businessman charged with the murder of his estranged wife, Ana Maria Henao Knezevich, in Spain, was found dead by suicide in a Miami jail on Monday, leaving her family without answers about her body's location or the full extent of her suffering.

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Peru's Extortion Crisis: Schools Bombed, Murders Surge Amidst Corruption

Criminal gangs in Peru are extorting schools, leading to school closures and a state of emergency in Lima and Callao after a school bombing and the murder of a singer who refused to pay; the crisis reflects deeper issues of corruption and state capacity.

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Greek Businessman's Son Kidnapped: Planned Attack, Severe Abuse

A 24-year-old son of a Greek businessman was kidnapped in Ymittos by a known rapper and three accomplices with criminal records; they knew the family's financial status (jewelry stores and pawn shops) and intended to get a large ransom quickly; the victim was severely abused but reported it two days...

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Crypto Bros Arrested for Torture Kidnapping in NYC Mansion

A group of wealthy cryptocurrency investors lured a 28-year-old Italian man to a luxury New York City mansion, where they held him captive, tortured him for weeks using Tasers, a pistol, and threats of a chainsaw, before he escaped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of one suspect.

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Coinbase Offers $20 Million Bounty After Data Breach

Coinbase suffered a data breach where thieves stole customer information and demanded $20 million, prompting a $20 million bounty offer; losses are estimated at $180 million to $400 million, affecting less than 1% of monthly users.

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Virginia GOP Nominee Accused of Extortion Amidst Internal Party Conflict

Virginia's Republican lieutenant governor nominee, John Reid, faces pressure to withdraw from the race after allegations of past lewd photos surfaced; Governor Youngkin's advisor allegedly attempted to solicit business and then buy negative research on Reid, leading to accusations of extortion and a...

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Former Judge Accused of Kidnapping, Extortion

Onur Y., an Ankara stockbroker, filed a complaint against former judge İsmail Ademoğlu, alleging kidnapping, gun threats, and extortion following a failed stock investment; Ademoğlu and two accomplices allegedly demanded 10 million lira, threatening to kill Onur Y. if the money wasn't paid.

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Roman Businessman Arrested in Milan for Extortion, Mafia Links Revealed

Roman businessman Lorenzo Sbraccia and six others were arrested in Milan for aggravated attempted extortion with mafia methods, connected to a payment dispute with G&G construction over a €35 million debt on a Milan building site; the investigation involves alleged 'Ndrangheta connections.

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