Community Articles
via Decrypt · By Decrypt Editorial
Ukrainian Police Officers Allegedly Kidnapped Crypto Entrepreneurs to Extort Millions
DE
Decrypt Editorial(11:59 AM UTC)
1 min read
In brief
- Former Ukrainian police officers allegedly kidnapped crypto entrepreneurs and extorted roughly $2.2 million through violence, intimidation, and fake debt claims.
- Prosecutors say the group targeted at least four victims, using law enforcement tactics, official transport, and police impersonation to carry out the scheme.
- The case comes amid a global rise in crypto "wrench attacks," where…
Add COINOTAG as a Preferred Source
Add COINOTAG to your preferred sources in Google News and Search to see our coverage first.
Add on GoogleComments
Comments
Other Community Articles