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Crypto Extortion Case in Russia: Programmer Held for 10.39 BTC
Five suspects have been arrested for kidnapping and torturing a 22-year-old developer to extract his digital assets. The victim was targeted after publicly displaying a high-net-worth lifestyle, including luxury vehicles and international travel. During a five-hour ordeal in a garage, the victim was coerced into transferring 10.39 BTC. Authorities report the attackers abandoned him in a forest, having already diverted portions of the stolen funds into real estate and automotive assets.