Crypto Kidnapping Shock: Manhattan Suspects Plead Not Guilty as Case Expands

New York’s crypto underbelly rears its head again—this time with handcuffs. Two alleged perpetrators entered ’not guilty’ pleas in a Manhattan federal court today, tied to a brutal kidnapping and torture case involving cryptocurrency extortion. The investigation now spans multiple jurisdictions, hinting at darker corners of digital asset crime.

Law enforcement stays tight-lipped, but sources suggest the victim—a mid-level trader—was targeted over an unpaid debt. Because nothing says ’financial innovation’ like old-school violence over ledger entries.

With crypto’s wild west reputation lingering, this case could become Exhibit A for regulators sharpening their knives. Meanwhile, Bitcoin barely flinched on the news—because volatility only applies to prices, not ethics.