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Russian Crypto Entrepreneurs Kidnapped in Argentina for $43,000 Ransom

Russian Crypto Entrepreneurs Kidnapped in Argentina for $43,000 Ransom

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2025-05-29 16:33:01
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Two Russian cryptocurrency entrepreneurs were abducted in Buenos Aires after being lured to a dinner invitation. The assailants, also Russian nationals, demanded a $43,000 ransom paid in cryptocurrency. A third-party acquaintance facilitated the payment, and the victims were released unharmed within 24 hours.

The kidnappers fled to the UAE shortly after the transaction. Interpol has issued a red notice for their arrest. The incident underscores the risks faced by high-profile crypto investors in emerging markets.

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