🚨 Crypto Kidnapping in Belgium: 3 Sentenced to 12 Years – Masterminds Still Free

A Belgian court has sentenced three kidnappers to 12 years in prison each for abducting the wife of crypto entrepreneur Stéphane Winkel in a crypto ransom scheme.

🔍 Case Details:

December 2024: Winkel’s wife was forced into a van outside their home.

Ransom Demand: Cryptocurrency (exact amount undisclosed).

Dramatic Rescue: Police chased the van, arrested the kidnappers, and freed the victim.

Civil Damages: Convicts ordered to pay €1M+ ($1.2M) to the victim.

⚠️ Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Masterminds Still at Large – Authorities believe the attackers were hired.
2️⃣ Trauma & Relocation – Winkel and his wife moved homes after the incident.
3️⃣ Growing Crypto Kidnapping Trend – Similar cases reported in France & elsewhere.

📉 Impact on Winkel’s Crypto Work:

YouTube Channel (40K subs) now focuses on voice-only content (no face reveals).

No more public wallet demos – shifting to safer education & market analysis.

🌍 Global Warning for Crypto Investors:

Public figures in crypto face higher risks of targeted crimes.

Hardware wallet keys are a prime target for extortion.

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💡 Stay Safe: Avoid sharing crypto holdings publicly & use multi-sig wallets.

🔥 RT to spread awareness – crypto safety matters!