Crypto Kingpin and Investor Arrested in Brutal Soho Kidnapping

A multi-million dollar Soho townhouse became the scene of a horrific crime. Crypto entrepreneur John Woeltz and investor William Duplessis were arrested and charged with kidnapping and torture. A 28-year-old man was allegedly held captive for more than two weeks, subjected to brutal treatment, and threatened with death. Prosecutors revealed that the victim was possibly a former business partner of the suspects. "I have no comment about the case," stated the lawyer for one of the suspects, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The victim, who escaped and is now hospitalized, was found to have cuts to his face and injuries to his wrists. The police found disturbing evidence at the scene, including a saw, drugs, night vision goggles, and photos of the victim with a gun to his head. This case underscores the dangers of the crypto world and the lengths to which some will go to protect their assets.