This Crypto investor was just arrested for torturing a tourist in his $40k a month apartment in NYC .

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Shocking crime in NYC: John Woeltz, a 37-yo Kentucky crypto investor, arrested for allegedly kidnapping & torturing an Italian tourist in a $40k/month SoHo apartment. Victim held over 2 weeks.

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Woeltz, involved in Kentucky’s blockchain scene, allegedly lured the 28-yo victim to NYC over a crypto dispute. Motive? Extortion for crypto passwords. Victim escaped May 23, bloodied & bruised

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Torture methods were brutal: bound with cords, tased in water, pistol-whipped, forced to ingest cocaine, & threatened with a chainsaw. An Apple AirTag tracked the victim’s moves

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Police found Polaroid photos of the victim tied up, a gun to his head, plus blood-soaked rooms, night vision goggles, & weapons. Woeltz faces charges: kidnapping, assault, weapon possession

This story is developing. Follow for updates on the case & what it means for the crypto community. Stay safe out there!

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The victim, treated at Bellevue Hospital, had a prior crypto business tie with Woeltz. This case exposes dark risks in the crypto world. Investigation ongoing at NYC’s 5th Precinct