John Woeltz and William Duplessie face serious charges after allegedly torturing an Italian crypto trader in Manhattan.
John Woeltz and William Duplessie have been granted $1 million bail each by a New York court after being accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian cryptocurrency trader. The victim was held hostage for weeks as his captors sought to extract Bitcoin credentials. He managed to escape and reported extensive abuse, leading to the arrest of both suspects, who have pleaded not guilty. Their next court appearance is scheduled for October 15.