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US news
fromBoston.com
15 minutes ago

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

Kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency investor in Manhattan for Bitcoin password highlights extreme risks in crypto crime.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Soho crypto kidnapping: Suspect set to be arraigned for allegedly torturing Italian man in apartment for weeks | amNewYork

A 28-year-old Italian man was kidnapped and tortured in Soho; two suspects arrested including a crypto trader.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoinist.com
7 hours ago

NYC Crypto Horror: New Suspect to Turn Himself In, Reports Say

A second suspect in a NYC crypto-related kidnapping is expected to surrender, following the arrest of Joel Woeltz, who tortured the victim.
The kidnapping involved horrific torture tactics to extract a crypto wallet seed phrase from the victim.
US news
fromBoston.com
15 minutes ago

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

Kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency investor in Manhattan for Bitcoin password highlights extreme risks in crypto crime.
NYC startup
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 hours ago

2nd Suspect Surrenders In NYC Crypto Torture Case, Officials Say

A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in NYC, linked to a cryptocurrency scheme.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Soho crypto kidnapping: Suspect set to be arraigned for allegedly torturing Italian man in apartment for weeks | amNewYork

more#torture
DC food
fromBusiness Insider
2 hours ago

Ex-top Diddy exec Capricorn Clark tells jurors the hip-hop mogul kidnapped her at gunpoint

Capricorn Clark testified that Sean 'Diddy' Combs kidnapped her at gunpoint and threatened her life over a relationship issue involving Cassie Ventura.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Kidnappings, torture, and severed fingers: Attacks on crypto entrepreneurs shake France

Organized crime is increasingly targeting cryptocurrency investors in France, highlighted by a recent kidnapping attempt.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur had finger chopped off' after being kidnapped

French police rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur from a ransom-related kidnapping, highlighting a disturbing trend in digital asset extortion.
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Crypto Tycoon's Daughter Narrowly Escapes Kidnappers in Paris

A botched kidnapping attempt targeting crypto mogul Pierre Noizat's family underscores the increasing violence tied to the cryptocurrency industry.
Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

'Massive increase' in 'frequency' and 'ruthlessness' of crypto attacks: expert

Crypto kidnappings are rising globally due to higher cryptocurrency values and low-risk factors for criminals.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

French police rescue kidnapped father of crypto millionaire DW 05/04/2025

French police rescued a cryptocurrency millionaire's father after a violent kidnapping, part of a troubling trend of targeting crypto individuals for ransom.
Cryptocurrency
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Kidnappings, torture, and severed fingers: Attacks on crypto entrepreneurs shake France

Organized crime is increasingly targeting cryptocurrency investors in France, highlighted by a recent kidnapping attempt.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur had finger chopped off' after being kidnapped

French police rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur from a ransom-related kidnapping, highlighting a disturbing trend in digital asset extortion.
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Crypto Tycoon's Daughter Narrowly Escapes Kidnappers in Paris

A botched kidnapping attempt targeting crypto mogul Pierre Noizat's family underscores the increasing violence tied to the cryptocurrency industry.
Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

'Massive increase' in 'frequency' and 'ruthlessness' of crypto attacks: expert

Crypto kidnappings are rising globally due to higher cryptocurrency values and low-risk factors for criminals.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

French police rescue kidnapped father of crypto millionaire DW 05/04/2025

French police rescued a cryptocurrency millionaire's father after a violent kidnapping, part of a troubling trend of targeting crypto individuals for ransom.
more#cryptocurrency
#missing-persons
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Arrest warrants issued for two adults in search for five missing Fitchburg kids

A woman reported missing is now wanted for kidnapping her five children.
Authorities launched an investigation when the Department of Children and Families reported the children missing.
An AMBER Alert was not issued as the situation did not meet criteria.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Arrest warrants issued for two adults in search for five missing Fitchburg kids

A woman reported missing is now wanted for kidnapping her five children.
Authorities launched an investigation when the Department of Children and Families reported the children missing.
An AMBER Alert was not issued as the situation did not meet criteria.
more#missing-persons
SF parents
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
4 hours ago

Nine years later, still no answers for Bay Area teen kidnapped on her way to school

Pearl Pinson's father continues to seek answers in his daughter's kidnapping, marking 3,287 days since her disappearance.
#crime
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. Lyft driver kidnapped, forced to go to cannabis dispensary, officials say

A Lyft driver was kidnapped by a passenger who threatened her with a gun and assaulted her during the ride.
LA real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Horror on the coast of Oaxaca, a tourist paradise plagued by mass disappearances

The rising abductions in Oaxaca have alarmed residents and tourists, deeply impacting the local perception of safety.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Photos: Inside the Connecticut house where man says he was held captive for 20 years

A man was rescued from 20 years of captivity after starting a fire to escape.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Two arrested following January armed robbery of San Jose massage business

Two Fresno residents arrested for armed robbery and kidnapping related to a January heist at a massage business in San Jose.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Man is abducted from Cheviot Hills home, released in Glendale, police say

Masked men broke into a home in L.A., kidnapped a resident, and stole valuables before releasing him later.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. Lyft driver kidnapped, forced to go to cannabis dispensary, officials say

A Lyft driver was kidnapped by a passenger who threatened her with a gun and assaulted her during the ride.
LA real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Horror on the coast of Oaxaca, a tourist paradise plagued by mass disappearances

The rising abductions in Oaxaca have alarmed residents and tourists, deeply impacting the local perception of safety.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Photos: Inside the Connecticut house where man says he was held captive for 20 years

A man was rescued from 20 years of captivity after starting a fire to escape.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Two arrested following January armed robbery of San Jose massage business

Two Fresno residents arrested for armed robbery and kidnapping related to a January heist at a massage business in San Jose.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Man is abducted from Cheviot Hills home, released in Glendale, police say

Masked men broke into a home in L.A., kidnapped a resident, and stole valuables before releasing him later.
more#crime
#trauma
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Yoko Ono's daughter was kidnapped, raise in cult - and didn't reunite with her mom for decades

Kyoko Ono recounts her traumatic childhood experience, highlighting how her upbringing in a cult impacted her family connections.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Yoko Ono's daughter was kidnapped, raise in cult - and didn't reunite with her mom for decades

Kyoko Ono recounts her traumatic childhood experience, highlighting how her upbringing in a cult impacted her family connections.
more#trauma
#law-enforcement
more#law-enforcement
#mental-health
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

10-year-old California girl made TikTok about 'getting kidnapped, lmao.' Then she went missing.

A Sacramento man is accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl he met on Roblox, raising significant concerns about online safety.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

FSU shooter's biological mom kidnapped him and fled to Norway amid bitter custody battle decade before deadly rampage

NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

10-year-old California girl made TikTok about 'getting kidnapped, lmao.' Then she went missing.

A Sacramento man is accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl he met on Roblox, raising significant concerns about online safety.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

FSU shooter's biological mom kidnapped him and fled to Norway amid bitter custody battle decade before deadly rampage

more#mental-health
#venezuela
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The price of opposing Maduro's power

Thousands in Venezuela face forced disappearances, as exemplified by the kidnapping of Rafael Tudares Bracho, highlighting the pervasive climate of fear and repression.
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Venezuelans trapped in Mexico, between Trump and Maduro: We had the American dream. It didn't happen'

Luisa and her family faced kidnapping and enslavement in Mexico after fleeing Venezuela, highlighting the dangers for migrants seeking asylum.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The price of opposing Maduro's power

Thousands in Venezuela face forced disappearances, as exemplified by the kidnapping of Rafael Tudares Bracho, highlighting the pervasive climate of fear and repression.
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Venezuelans trapped in Mexico, between Trump and Maduro: We had the American dream. It didn't happen'

Luisa and her family faced kidnapping and enslavement in Mexico after fleeing Venezuela, highlighting the dangers for migrants seeking asylum.
more#venezuela
#robbery
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Defendant Jalon Lenny Garrett is one of six defendants arrested in connection with July 25, 2024 crime spree

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Defendant Jalon Lenny Garrett is one of six defendants arrested in connection with July 25, 2024 crime spree

Four individuals charged in a federal indictment for their alleged roles in kidnapping and murder related to drug trade.
more#robbery
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Former Cambridge city councilor charged with kidnapping after hotel incident

Mazen was found bleeding and foaming at the mouth while attempting to climb a fence. He faces charges of kidnapping and witness intimidation.
Boston food
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Kidnapper who held Elizabeth Smart captive for months arrested after visiting Utah parks

Barzee's release has incited backlash, with Elizabeth Smart expressing outrage that the woman who kidnapped her was set free, emphasizing the continued need for mental health treatment.
Parenting
#algeria
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate

France and Algeria's diplomatic relations have deteriorated amid escalating expulsions tied to an alleged kidnapping.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?

The kidnapping of Algerian critic Amir Boukhors in France has sparked renewed tensions between Algeria and France, complicating their historically fraught relations.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate

France and Algeria's diplomatic relations have deteriorated amid escalating expulsions tied to an alleged kidnapping.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?

The kidnapping of Algerian critic Amir Boukhors in France has sparked renewed tensions between Algeria and France, complicating their historically fraught relations.
more#algeria
#high-school
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

High school lacrosse team members could face kidnapping charges in hazing incident, DA says

High school students in Syracuse face felony charges for kidnapping younger players during hazing incidents that exceeded typical pranks.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

High school lacrosse team members could face kidnapping charges in hazing incident, DA says

High school students in Syracuse face felony charges for kidnapping younger players during hazing incidents that exceeded typical pranks.
more#high-school
fromAeon
4 weeks ago

Why my campaign to protest kidnapping in Nigeria failed | Aeon Essays

For many students, the secret to surviving a prolonged captivity lies in maintaining resilience and trust in one another; the bond formed during the ordeal becomes their lifeline.
philosophy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Taliban Leader Pleads Guilty to Taking the American Journalist David Rohde Hostage

Haji Najibullah pleaded guilty to terrorism and kidnapping charges nearly 20 years after his violent insurgency against U.S. and Afghan forces.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Good Samaritans Leap Into Action to Stop Kidnapping of Mom and 2 Kids

More than a dozen Jacksonville Good Samaritans stepped in during a dangerous situation, potentially saving a mother and two children from serious injury or worse.
NYC parents
#violence
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Ecuadorian player's wife and child kidnapped

Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's family was kidnapped amid rising violence and crime in Guayaquil, illustrating the dangers faced by athletes.
more#violence
#rescue
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty

Kimberly Sullivan pleaded not guilty to charges of holding her stepson captive for decades, resulting in severe abuse.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Connecticut house of horrors victim 'lives in fear' as stepmom pleads not guilty to holding him captive for decades

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Atlanta Falcons

Tennessee pastor saved in deadly shootout after being kidnapped in South Africa 'upset' Vols split with QB

SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty

Kimberly Sullivan pleaded not guilty to charges of holding her stepson captive for decades, resulting in severe abuse.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Connecticut house of horrors victim 'lives in fear' as stepmom pleads not guilty to holding him captive for decades

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Atlanta Falcons

Tennessee pastor saved in deadly shootout after being kidnapped in South Africa 'upset' Vols split with QB

more#rescue
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout

South African police successfully rescued an American pastor, Joshua Sullivan, who was abducted during a sermon last week, amidst a rising trend of kidnappings in the country.
Black Lives Matter
#ransom
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

Sami al-Izoo struggles to gather a $400,000 ransom for his brother abducted in Syria, amidst rising kidnappings since regime changes.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

Sami al-Izoo struggles to gather a $400,000 ransom for his brother abducted in Syria, amidst rising kidnappings since regime changes.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.
more#ransom
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Forgotten? The fate of German citizens abducted abroad DW 04/05/2025

The main thing is to first of all pull out all the stops, build trust with intermediaries to find out what has happened and what the demands are.
Germany news
#matthew-muller
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Convicted Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller receives 2 life sentences for South Bay home invasions

Matthew Muller received consecutive life sentences for home invasions and attempted rapes, adding to his previous sentences for kidnapping Denise Huskins.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

'American Nightmare' kidnapper sentenced for 2009 home invasion sexual assaults in Mountain View, Palo Alto

Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Convicted Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller receives 2 life sentences for South Bay home invasions

Matthew Muller received consecutive life sentences for home invasions and attempted rapes, adding to his previous sentences for kidnapping Denise Huskins.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

'American Nightmare' kidnapper sentenced for 2009 home invasion sexual assaults in Mountain View, Palo Alto

more#matthew-muller
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Two Miami men sentenced to life after conviction in kidnapping plot that left two dead

Two men sentenced to life for a kidnapping plot resulting in two deaths, showcasing a brutal crime with premeditated intent.
#court-sentencing
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Fearless NYC mom taunts daughter's stalker in court during sentencing

A mother's bravery thwarted her daughter's kidnapping and led to the assailant's sentencing, showcasing resilience against violence.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Fearless NYC mom taunts daughter's stalker in court during sentencing

A mother's bravery thwarted her daughter's kidnapping and led to the assailant's sentencing, showcasing resilience against violence.
more#court-sentencing
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. man stabbed, shot and pushed off cliff lives to testify about alleged cartel hit

A local man was kidnapped and targeted for murder by his neighbor, a suspected drug trafficker connected to a cartel.
#abuse
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Conn. woman allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A man set fire to his home to escape 20 years of captivity and abuse at the hands of his stepmother.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

32-year-old rescued after setting fire to the home where he says stepmom held him captive for 20 years

A woman is charged with kidnapping her stepson, holding him captive for over 20 years, leading him to start a fire to escape.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say

A woman allegedly held her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading him to set fire to escape.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom pleads for help in frantic 911 call after captive stepson set home on fire: audio

Emergency call reveals a chaotic scene as Kimberly Sullivan seeks help after her stepson sets fire while trying to escape captivity.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Inside Connecticut House of Horrors Where Woman Allegedly Held Her Stepson 'in Captivity for Over 20 Years'

A woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading to severe neglect and abuse.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Conn. woman allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A man set fire to his home to escape 20 years of captivity and abuse at the hands of his stepmother.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

32-year-old rescued after setting fire to the home where he says stepmom held him captive for 20 years

A woman is charged with kidnapping her stepson, holding him captive for over 20 years, leading him to start a fire to escape.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say

A woman allegedly held her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading him to set fire to escape.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom pleads for help in frantic 911 call after captive stepson set home on fire: audio

Emergency call reveals a chaotic scene as Kimberly Sullivan seeks help after her stepson sets fire while trying to escape captivity.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Inside Connecticut House of Horrors Where Woman Allegedly Held Her Stepson 'in Captivity for Over 20 Years'

A woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years, leading to severe neglect and abuse.
more#abuse
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Missing Fitchburg family found in Texas, parents facing five counts of custodial kidnapping

The five children missing from Fitchburg have been found in Texas, safe with their parents who are facing kidnapping charges.
#domestic-abuse
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

A woman in Connecticut was arrested after her stepson, held captive for 20 years, started a fire to escape.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

What to know about the Conn. woman who allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A Connecticut woman was charged with kidnapping and assault for allegedly keeping her stepson locked in a room since he was in fourth grade.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

A woman in Connecticut was arrested after her stepson, held captive for 20 years, started a fire to escape.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

What to know about the Conn. woman who allegedly held stepson captive for 20 years

A Connecticut woman was charged with kidnapping and assault for allegedly keeping her stepson locked in a room since he was in fourth grade.
more#domestic-abuse
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