An Italian cryptocurrency trader, Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan, narrowly escaped a harrowing kidnapping ordeal in New York's SoHo neighborhood. The victim emerged shoeless and visibly traumatized, pleading for help from responding police. He had reportedly been tortured for access to his cryptocurrency password, prompting a police investigation into the crime. Authorities arrested John Woeltz on serious charges, while another suspect, William Duplessie, is under police questioning. Woeltz's assistant was also apprehended but released pending additional inquiry.
The harrowing incident unfolded as Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan, an Italian crypto millionaire, escaped from a SoHo townhouse after reportedly being tortured for his cryptocurrency password.
Authorities have charged John Woeltz with multiple offenses, including kidnapping and assault, as they continue their investigation into the brutal attack on the victim.
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