Warning: A shocking crypto kidnapping is underway in New York, where a Swiss investor is accused of being involved in brutal torture to force a victim to reveal their crypto wallet password. The victim, Teofrasto Carturan, escaped barefoot, leaving the kidnappers in a panic!
🔒 A Swiss Businessman Set to Surrender After Horrific Crypto Kidnapping
Reports from the U.S. indicate that the Swiss businessman, the second suspect in this brutal kidnapping, will surrender to the police. This person is believed to be a co-founder of a crypto trading company and assisted Joel Woeltz (nicknamed "The Crypto King of Kentucky") in this attack. Woeltz is currently facing charges of kidnapping and torturing others.
🧨 17 Days of Hell: The Horrific Encounter in New York
Carturan arrived in New York on May 6 with the intention of meeting a business partner. Instead, he was bound and tortured with electricity in a luxury apartment in Soho. The kidnappers threatened to cut off Carturan's legs with a chainsaw to force him to reveal his crypto wallet password.
A horrific scene: Carturan was forced to smoke crack, urinated on, and a gun was always pointed at his head. The police later confirmed that he was tied to a chair, while photos captured the scene of a "wrong address" with a jumping pole and premium alcohol scattered around.
🏃 A Dramatic Escape
On May 23, Carturan convinced Woeltz to retrieve his laptop. When Woeltz turned his back, Carturan fled barefoot and called for the police. The police quickly arrested Woeltz at his apartment in Soho. The incident was captured on surveillance cameras.
💰 Crypto – An Enticing Bait for Scammers
This incident raises concerns about the dangers that crypto assets can pose, as criminals are willing to attack, kidnap, and torture just to seize digital assets.
The police continue to investigate a second suspect, believed to be a Swiss businessman who is preparing to surrender.
📝 The Chilling Reality of Crypto: Prices Could Be a Matter of Life and Death
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