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SHOCKING CRIME IN CRYPTO: Kidnapping & Torture Over Bitcoin – Suspects Walk on $1M Bail

Two men accused of abducting and brutally torturing an Italian crypto trader for weeks in a Manhattan townhouse have been granted bail—despite gruesome allegations of beatings, electrocution, and death threats to force the victim to hand over his Bitcoin.

Key Details:

Victim: 28-year-old Italian crypto trader visiting NYC

Alleged Crimes: Kidnapping, assault, coercion, death threats against victim & family

Torture Methods: Beaten, shocked with wires, pistol-whipped, gun held to head

Escape: Victim tricked captors into letting him use a laptop, then fled to police

Evidence Found: Weapons stash, drugs, body armor, surveillance gear

💀 Bizarre Defense:

The suspects deny kidnapping, claiming it was a "consensual hazing" and "17 days of shenanigans."

⚠️ Bail Conditions:

$1 million bond each

Ankle monitors + surrendered passports

Mandatory check-ins every 72 hours

Next court date: Oct. 15

🚨 Rising Danger in Crypto?

This case follows reports of increased demand for private security among crypto high-net-worth individuals, especially in Europe.

Will justice be served