NYPD Detectives Investigated in Bitcoin Kidnapping and Torture Case

Bitcoin Kidnapping Scheme Unfolds

• 💡 A Bitcoin kidnapping scheme in Soho, Manhattan, led to the torture of a man from Italy.
• 🎯 Two crypto investors, John Waltz and William Duplexie, are allegedly involved in the scheme.
• 🗓️ Duplexie made a court appearance on Friday, with his grand jury indictment pending, while Waltz has already been indicted.

NYPD Detectives Under Investigation

• 🔍 Two NYPD detectives are being investigated for their potential involvement in the case.
• ⚠️ Sources indicate one detective may have provided transportation to the victim to the apartment where he was held.
• 💼 The department is examining whether the officers had proper approval for private security work outside their official duties.
• 🚨 One of the detectives involved is reportedly part of Mayor Eric Adams' security team.

Ongoing Investigation and Legal Proceedings

• ⚖️ If indicted, Duplexie's case will be heard alongside Waltz's on June 11th.
• 🎤 Duplexie's attorney declined to comment to reporters after the court appearance.
• 📰 The investigation into further involvement is ongoing, extending to the NYPD.