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NYC Crypto Investor Allegedly Tortured Former Business Partner and Threatened to Cut Off His Limbs With a Chainsaw

A cryptocurrency entrepreneur has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and torture of his former business partner, allegedly held captive for weeks.

Latin Times

53 Problematic Celebs People Forgot Were Horrible Human Beings

John Lennon. Musical talent aside, the way he treated his ex wife and Julian is appalling. And people let him off far too lightly for the break up of the band, blaming it all on Yoko Ono. He was a grown a*s man who could think for himself. Not that…

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Kenya slammed as 'rogue state' over Ugandan opposition leader kidnap

Kenyan authorities have admitted to cooperating in the kidnapping of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye – who is now on trial for treason in his home country – on its territory last year.

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Scientists Are “Shocked” After Hidden Camera Catches Monkeys Kidnapping Babies Of Another Species

Scientists study hidden camera video for clues as to why a group of male Capuchin monkeys began kidnapping baby Howler monkeys on a remote island in Panama.

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Caught on camera, capuchin monkeys kidnap howler monkey babies

Scientists have found evidence of monkey kidnappings in Panama

The Independent UK

Paris Kidnap Bid Highlights Crypto Data Security Risks

New regulations threaten the security of the personal data of cryptocurrency users and may expose them to "physical danger", the platform at the centre of last week's Paris kidnapping attempt has claimed.

International Business Times

France vows to boost security for crypto executives after spate of kidnappings

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has promised to act swiftly to protect crypto players and their families after a series of violent attacks and kidnappings that have shocked France, prompting calls for deregulation of the sector.

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French Crypto Boss Hails 'Heroic' Duo For Foiling Kidnap Bid

French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a fire extinguisher for thwarting the attempted kidnapping of his pregnant daughter and young grandson.

International Business Times

France is tackling a crypto kidnapping wave denting its image and a potential presidential contender

For-ransom hostage takings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France are blowing up into a political issue for the government of President Emmanuel Macron and particularly for one of his ministers who could possibly challenge for France’s top job in elections in 2027

The Independent UK

Rwanda's army and its rebel group ally have killed dozens and abducted thousands, Congo says

Congolese authorities have accused Rwanda’s army and the M23 rebel group it backs of killing dozens and kidnapping thousands in the war-torn country’s east

The Independent UK

France Summons Cryptocurrency Businesses After Kidnappings

Bruno Retailleau's invitation comes a day after the latest violent kidnapping attempt in broad daylight in Paris, and a series of previous such incidents.

International Business Times

Cryptocurrency boss' daughter escapes kidnapping attempt in Paris

In recent months, a spate of kidnappings — and kidnapping attempts — have targeted leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector.

Euronews

Lifelong criminal who has been arrested 26 times is now suspected of trying to kidnap a 13-year-old girl

Stanley Dotson, 41, was arrested and has been charged with attempted kidnapping

The Independent UK

Georgia Man Who Spent 6 Weeks in Jail on a Kidnapping Charge Says He Was Helping a Falling Child

Mahendra Patel was charged with battery, assault, and attempted kidnapping. He was granted bond.

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Cricket legend backs ex-spinner over 'biggest mistake'

Ex-spinner Stuart MacGill has described his role in a cocaine deal as his "biggest mistake" before being spared jail time for a "colossal lapse in judgment".

Reason

Claim Can Go Forward Against American Publisher That Allegedly Knew Knew Author It Paid Was Hamas Hostage-Holder

The claim is under the Alien Tort Statute, which allows lawsuits in U.S. courts for aiding and abetting terrorism (among other things).

International Business Times UK

Mahendra Patel Released From Jail Amid Caroline Miller's Accusations He Tried To Kidnap Her Child

Video evidence clears Mahendra Patel of kidnapping charges, leading to his release on bond after 45 days in jail.

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Cryptocurrency investors are being targeted for ransom, kidnappings, and mutilations across France, with abductors demanding between $6M and $10M in crytpo funds

Crypto's lack of accountability is painting targets on investors backs.

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International Business Times UK

Caroline Miller, Woman Who Cried Wolf Or Victim? Outrage as Innocent Man Still in Jail Over Georgia Mum's Lies

Accusations and Evidence Clash in Controversial Kidnapping Case

Fortune

Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom—and having his finger severed

The kidnapping is the latest in a string of dozens of violent crypto-related attacks.

The Independent UK

Inside the 58 hours that saw French police free a crypto hostage whose finger was chopped off

Police tracked the gang to a house in the Essonne region south of Paris

The Guardian - UK

French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings

Victims have had fingers chopped off by attackers in crimewave targeting entrepreneurs and their families

The Guardian - US

Could DNA testing shed new light on 93-year mystery of Lindbergh baby case?

A new lawsuit seeks to examine ransom notes linked to the 1932 kidnap and murder of the transatlantic aviator’s son

Marie Claire

Meet the Future Queen of the Netherlands, Who Was Forced to Live in Hiding After Kidnapping Threats

The 21-year-old Princess of Orange, Catharina-Amalia, has overcome a scary period in her young life.

The Independent UK

A South African woman is convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter

A South African woman has been convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter in a case that horrified the country

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