Manhattan Crypto Horror: Investor Tortures Italian Tourist Over Bitcoin Wallet
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A crypto nightmare unfolds in NYC:
A 28-year-old Italian tourist vanished after landing in Manhattan on May 6. Weeks later, he reemerged—bruised, bloodied, and lucky to be alive.
The captor?
Allegedly John , a crypto investor, who lured the victim into a townhouse, seized his passport and devices, then launched into a campaign of torture to extract the victim’s Bitcoin wallet password.
What followed was beyond brutal:
Electroshock torture
Pistol
Forced crack use
Saw blade to the leg
Hanging him from an upper floor
The victim finally escaped on Friday, flagged down NYPD, and led them to his captor—now arrested and held without bail.
The crypto community reacts:
Private security firms report a sharp rise in demand from whales and execs. With more wealth going digital, violent robberies are escalating fast.
Stay safe. Stay anonymous.
Use cold wallets. Be low-key. Watch your six.