Suspect in Bitcoin Kidnapping and Torture Case Due in Court Amid NYPD Investigation

Crypto Torture Case Update

• 💡 A suspect in the kidnapping, beating, and drugging of an Italian man over his Bitcoin password is due back in court today.
• 🎯 The case involves alleged torture and demands for access to the victim's crypto passwords.
• 🔑 William Die, 32, is the second crypto investor to surrender to police and was arraigned earlier this week on charges of kidnapping and false imprisonment.

NYPD Detectives Under Investigation

• 🚨 Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for providing private security to one of the suspects.
• 🚗 Sources indicate one off-duty detective, who is also part of the mayor's advanced security team, drove the victim from the airport to his townhouse.
• ⚠️ While officials state the detectives were unaware of the illegal activity, Internal Affairs is reviewing the situation, and the detectives have been placed on modified duty.