Crypto Investor Arrested After Kidnapped Tourist Reveals Weeks of Torture

New York City saw the arrest of John Woeltz, a crypto investor, following the escape of a tourist who reported weeks of torture. The victim, a 28-year-old, claimed he was lured to NYC under false pretenses. Woeltz allegedly tied him up, electrocuted, tasered, and pistol-whipped him, threatening him with a chainsaw unless he revealed his cryptocurrency passwords. Police confirmed the victim's statements, leading to Woeltz's arrest. "He was terrified," a law enforcement source stated. The case highlights the dangers of online interactions and the lengths some will go to for financial gain. The investigation continues, and Woeltz faces serious charges.