Former police officer kidnapped teenager for $350,000 in bitcoins
In Los Angeles, a former police officer was found guilty of kidnapping and robbing a 17-year-old teenager to gain access to his bitcoin crypto assets. This high-profile case highlights security risks related to cryptocurrency holdings among young people.
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According to investigators, the accused and accomplices wearing vests with police insignia broke into the victim’s apartment, handcuffed him, and under threat forced him to hand over a hard drive containing crypto assets. The defendant had served 13 years in the police force and was a reserve officer at the time of the crime.
The verdict is scheduled for late March, and this case may set an important precedent in combating cryptocurrency-related crimes.
