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Second crypto investor charged in alleged kidnapping, torture for Bitcoin access
A second individual has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a man held for weeks over access to his Bitcoin password. The arrest of 32-year-old William Duplessie on Tuesday comes after police say a 28-year-old Italian national escaped from weeks of captivity in a New York City apartment.

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Crypto kidnapping horror: Man tortured for Bitcoin password in posh NYC townhouse, police say
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‘Crypto King’ Allegedly Tortured Man in NYC Townhouse in Demand for Bitcoin Access
Another Suspect Is Arrested in Bitcoin Kidnapping and Torture Case
A third person accused of kidnapping a man and torturing him for nearly three weeks to steal his Bitcoin fortune surrendered to the police on Tuesday morning, said Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisc...

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New questions over alleged kidnapping, torture plot in New York City
Video shows kidnapping and torture victim's escape from NYC home
2nd suspect surrenders in crypto kidnapping and torture case: Sources
The alleged victim was able to escape Friday morning, running to a traffic enforcement officer for help, and was taken to the hospital, police said.

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New details in crypto kidnapping case
Crypto trader charged, held without bail after alleged torture of millionaire
Second suspect arrested in SoHo cryptocurrency kidnapping torture plot
The new suspect surrendered to detectives at the 13th Precinct stationhouse Tuesday morning and is being questioned with charges pending.
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Man paying KSh 9.7m monthly rent arrested after kidnapping tourist for his Bitcoin password
A man living in a KSh 9.7 million-a-month Manhattan apartment was arrested for kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist for weeks to steal his Bitcoin password.
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Second Suspect in SoHo Bitcoin Torture Case Surrenders in New York Crypto Investigation
The second suspect in the SoHo crypto torture case has surrendered and now faces charges including kidnapping and assault.
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2nd suspect in SoHo Bitcoin kidnapping case turns himself in: NYPD
William Duplessie is expected to face kidnapping and false imprisonment charges, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
US Crypto Tycoon Drugs Tourist, Ties And Urinates On Him For Bitcoin Password
John Woeltz, 37, faces multiple charges including kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon.
Accused crypto-kidnapper held without bail during Saturday court appearance
The Kentucky-based cryptocurrency investor accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian businessman in a sadistic attempt to extort his Bitcoin password was ordered held without bail Saturday by a Manhattan judge.
The Man Behind Bitcoin Pizza Day Spent More Bitcoin Than You Think
Many remember May 22, 2010 as Bitcoin Pizza Day, but Laszlo Hanyecz actually spent nearly 80,000 bitcoin that year — a sum worth over $8.7 billion today.
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