Second Crypto Suspect Arrested in Soho Torture Case

Soho Torture Case Unfolds

• 🚨 William Duplesi has surrendered to police, becoming the second suspect arrested in the alleged torture of a man in a Soho apartment.
• ⛓️ The victim, a former business associate in the cryptocurrency world, was reportedly held hostage for two weeks.

Alleged Torture Methods and Motives

• ⚡ Authorities state the suspects used methods including electrocution, slashing, and forced drug consumption.
• 💰 The motive was allegedly to gain access to the victim's cryptocurrency account.
• 📸 Suspects reportedly took polaroids of the victim with the intent to extort his family.

Victim's Escape and Suspects' Charges

• 🏃 The 28-year-old victim managed to escape barefoot and battered, seeking help from a traffic agent.
• ⚖️ Charges against the suspects include kidnapping, assault, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Suspects' Background and Investigation

• 👨‍💼 William Duplesi, founder of a blockchain company, was previously featured in a 2019 interview with Bitcoin.com.
• 🏠 The alleged torture took place inside a lavish Soho townhouse, with neighbors unaware of the events.
• 🕵️ Police believe other individuals may have been involved in the crime.