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Kidnappers Target Brazilian Mother for Bitcoin Ransom—After Tracking Her Crypto-Trading Son
Kidnappers Target Brazilian Mother for Bitcoin Ransom—After Tracking Her Crypto-Trading Son
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Crypto crime takes a dark turn as Brazilian authorities report a brazen kidnapping-for-ransom scheme—with Bitcoin as the demanded currency. The perpetrators allegedly stalked the victim’s son, a known crypto trader, before abducting his mother. Here’s the breakdown:
How It Went Down: The kidnappers surveilled the son’s crypto activity, then pounced—snatching his mother and demanding a digital payout. No fiat accepted.
The Irony: Crypto’s pseudonymity didn’t stop these thugs from exploiting its traceable transaction trail. So much for 'financial privacy.'
The Bottom Line: Another reminder that where there’s speculative money, there are vultures—whether they’re Wall Street sharks or literal criminals. Stay safe out there.
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