⛓️ CRYPTO TORTURE SAGA IN NYC: SECOND SUSPECT TO SURRENDER

The crypto world is reeling from one of the most shocking real-life stories of 2025…

A second suspect is expected to surrender this week in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian crypto investor in New York City — all over access to a seed phrase.

28-year-old Italian crypto investor Michael Carturan was allegedly lured to a luxury SoHo townhouse by former associate John Woeltz, a self-proclaimed crypto mogul from Kentucky.

Carturan, whose estimated net worth was $30M, was tortured for nearly 2 weeks—with methods straight out of a nightmare:

▫️ Electroshocks to his feet

▫️Forced drug use

▫️Pistol-whipped and cut with a chainsaw

▫️Held hostage in a luxury home

▫️Family threatened with disturbing Polaroid photos

But on May 23, Carturan made a daring escape and is now recovering in Bellevue Hospital.

Who’s Involved?

John Woeltz has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges.

His assistant Beatrice Folchi was also detained but later released.

Now, a Swiss crypto investor—allegedly a millionaire and co-founder of a trading firm—is preparing to turn himself in.

As self-custody grows, so does the real-world risk.

Protect your privacy. Trust no one with your keys.