In Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, they abducted two Russians who are engaged in cryptocurrency business. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $ 43,000.
Interpol put on the wanted list of criminals who abducted Russians in Argentina. It is reported that the victims did not receive serious injuries. The ransom was paid by their acquaintances, after which the culprits disappeared.
New crime against cryptans
According to local media, all participants in history, including victims, abductors and paying the ransom of a friend are Russian citizens.
The victims, whose names are not revealed, lived in the area of ​​Palermo, the old center of the Argentinee crypto community. The details of the incident are not completely clear. It is known that attackers lured entrepreneurs for dinner, but it is unclear whether they were familiar before. Soon after the meeting, the criminals tied them and demanded a ransom of $ 43,000. Their friend quickly transferred the required amount of one transaction.
According to local springs, the victims did not receive serious physical damage. They were released within 24 hours. The woman managed to call for help from the balcony of the apartment, but by the time the police arrived, the abductors had already disappeared. They quickly reached the nearest airport and flew to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Interpol announced the kidnappers on the wanted list. Judge Maria Romilda Servini will follow this case. Previously, she has already worked with business that are associated with cryptocurrencies. In particular, we are talking about investigation against President Havier Miley and consultations on the arrest of Hadeen Davis. Both were accused of fraud with the Libra Memcoin project.
The abduction of people for the sake of earning cryptocurrencies becomes a trend. Recently it was reported that the American cryptotrader tortured Italian billionaire in the apartment in Manhattan to get money. Earlier, the criminal group also organized an attack on the co -founder of Ledger. There, in May, they tried to kidnap the daughter of a crypto -found.
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Source: Cryptocurrency
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