He was asked to hand over US$100 million ($128 million) worth of crypto. The alleged captors were led by John Woeltz, known as the crypto king of Kentucky. The methods were by no means cryptic.
A recent crime in New York may shake up the crypto scene on this island. In May, a 28-year-old Italian trader was kidnapped for 11 days.
This was no ordinary hostage story. The victim was lured to a business meeting in a luxury home. It was in Soho, which is an elite locality with art galleries and chic restaurants.
