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How a $243 million crypto heist led to a real-world kidnapping
5.5.2025
$243M Bitcoin scam that led to kidnapping and chaos In one of the most bizarre crossovers between digital crime and real-world violence, a group of young cybercriminals stole almost $243 million in Bitcoin (BTC). Within weeks, the fallout spilled from...
How a $243 million crypto heist led to a real-world kidnapping
5.5.2025
$243M Bitcoin scam that led to kidnapping and chaos In one of the most bizarre crossovers between digital crime and real-world violence, a group of young cybercriminals stole almost $243 million in Bitcoin (BTC). Within weeks, the fallout spilled from...
Nigeria Alleges Binance Facilitated Terrorism, Kidnapping Funding
31.3.2025
Nigeria’s government has accused Binance of facilitating terrorism and kidnapping financing through illicit fund transfers on its cryptocurrency exchange platform. Binance Faces Increasing Legal Challenges in Nigeria Prior to the Nigerian government’s crackdown on Binance, kidnapping gangs...
6 men kidnapped Chicago family, forcing $15M crypto transfer: Report
13.2.2025
Six men kidnapped a family of three and a nanny at gunpoint in Chicago before whisking them away for five days, demanding they cough up $15 million in cryptocurrencies
6 men kidnapped Chicago family, forcing $15M crypto transfer: Report
13.2.2025
Six men kidnapped a family of three and a nanny at gunpoint in Chicago before whisking them away for five days, demanding they cough up $15 million in cryptocurrencies
6 men kidnapped Chicago family, forcing $15M crypto transfer: Report
13.2.2025
Six men kidnapped a family of three and a nanny at gunpoint in Chicago before whisking them away for five days, demanding they cough up $15 million in cryptocurrencies
6 men kidnapped Chicago family, forcing $15M crypto transfer: Report
13.2.2025
Six men kidnapped a family of three and a nanny at gunpoint in Chicago before whisking them away for five days, demanding they cough up $15 million in cryptocurrencies
6 men kidnapped Chicago family, forcing $15M crypto transfer: Report
13.2.2025
Six men kidnapped a family of three and a nanny at gunpoint in Chicago before whisking them away for five days, demanding they cough up $15 million in cryptocurrencies
Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion
31.1.2025
A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court
Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion
31.1.2025
A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court
Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion
31.1.2025
A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court
Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion
31.1.2025
A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court
Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion
31.1.2025
A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court
Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion
31.1.2025
A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court
Ledger Co-Founder's Kidnapping Highlights Threat of Crypto Robberies
24.1.2025
David Balland and his wife were rescued in a police operation involving elite units, Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said
Ledger co-founder released after days in captivity in France: Report
23.1.2025
Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped in France and safely released after police intervention. The incident involved a cryptocurrency ransom demand
Ledger Co-founder at Center of Bizarre Kidnapping Hoax
22.1.2025
In a perplexing turn of events, reports surfaced claiming that Eric Larchevêque, co-founder of hardware wallet firm Ledger,…
Crypto’s record-breaking year sees spike in kidnappings and ransom schemes
4.1.2025
A rise in ransomware, kidnappings and extortion shows the growing risks faced by crypto traders and investors as the sector expands
Crypto’s record-breaking year sees spike in kidnappings and ransom schemes
4.1.2025
A rise in ransomware, kidnappings and extortion shows the growing risks faced by crypto traders and investors as the sector expands
Crypto’s record-breaking year sees spike in kidnappings and ransom schemes
4.1.2025
A rise in ransomware, kidnappings and extortion shows the growing risks faced by crypto traders and investors as the sector expands