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France Foils New Crypto Kidnapping Plot, Arrests Over 20: Source

France has foiled the latest in a spate of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, and detained more than 20 people over that attempt and another against crypto boss Pierre Noizat's family, a police source said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Moment barefoot crypto kidnap victim escapes house of horrors and seeks help from cop after 3 weeks of alleged torture

John Woeltz and William Duplessie face kidnapping charges after the 28-year-old victim escaped from the New York City townhouse where he was allegedly being held captive and tortured

The Independent UK

French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings

The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families.

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A second crypto investor is charged with kidnapping and torturing a man in a posh NYC apartment

A second cryptocurrency investor has surrendered to police in the alleged kidnapping and torture of a man inside an upscale Manhattan apartment

The Independent UK

A crypto investor is charged with kidnapping and torturing a man in an NYC apartment for weeks

Officials say a cryptocurrency investor has been arrested and charged with kidnapping, assaulting and holding a man against his will for several weeks in an upscale Manhattan town house

The Independent UK

Crypto investor in New York charged in kidnapping and torture plot

John Woeltz, 37, being held without bail after allegedly beating, shocking and dangling man from five-story home

The Guardian - US

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.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

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.

Euronews

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Reason

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.

AAP

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.

PC Gamer

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.

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

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