Two NYPD officers have been placed on modified duty as the department investigates their potential involvement in the recent crypto kidnapping of an Italian national in Manhattan. Reports have surfaced claiming that both detectives were working off-duty as security for the alleged crypto criminal responsible for the kidnapping, although it is unclear if they had received prior approval from the department.
According to sources, one of the detectives—a seasoned veteran with nearly two decades of experience—allegedly drove the Italian victim from the airport to the luxury SoHo apartment where he was held captive. The mayor’s office issued a statement expressing concern over the allegations and promptly placed the officers on modified duty pending further investigation.
The scandal unfolded just a week after the Italian businessman managed to escape from the harrowing crypto crime ordeal he endured. The victim was reportedly subjected to shocking torture and held at gunpoint by crypto businessmen John Woeltz and William Duplessie. The pair had allegedly coerced the victim into coming to New York City by threatening his family in order to gain access to his Bitcoin holdings.
The victim seized an opportunity to escape when Duplessie and Woeltz momentarily turned their backs on him after he revealed his Bitcoin password. While reports suggest that the victim may have had business ties with the suspects, this connection has yet to be verified.
In a surprising turn of events, family members of Woeltz have claimed that he may have been manipulated by others into committing the crime. Describing him as a kind and caring individual, they believe he was controlled by outside influences.
The unfolding saga has sent shockwaves through the NYPD and the city at large, prompting a swift response from authorities. The investigation into the officers’ alleged involvement in the crypto kidnapping continues, as the department seeks to unravel the complexities of this disturbing case. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.