SoHo Crypto Kidnapping Case: Second Suspect Appears in Court, NYPD Detectives Investigated

Second Suspect in SoHo Crypto Case Appears in Court

• ⚖️ William Duplexie, the second man charged in the SoHo crypto kidnapping scheme, appeared in a lower Manhattan courtroom on Friday morning.
• 🗓️ His grand jury indictment is still pending for his alleged involvement in the Bitcoin kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist.
• 📅 If indicted, Duplexie's case will be heard by the same judge, in the same courtroom, on the same day as co-defendant John Waltz, on June 11th.

Investigation Expands to NYPD Detectives

• 🚓 Sources indicate that the investigation into the scheme has expanded to include potential involvement from two NYPD detectives.
• ⚠️ These detectives have reportedly been placed on modified duty.
• 🚗 According to police sources, one of the officers allegedly provided the Italian tourist with a ride to the Soho apartment where the incident occurred.
• 🎤 Duplexie's attorney declined to speak with reporters after exiting the courtroom.