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Add as a preferred source on GoogleFive Suspects Arrested in Russia Case Involving 10.4 Bitcoin
A 22-year-old programmer was taken to a garage on Sept. 6. Four transactions moved the Bitcoin after he disclosed his wallet password.
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Five suspects were arrested in a case involving the abduction of a 22-year-old programmer in Ivanovo, Russia, and the transfer of about 10.4 Bitcoin (BTC).
The programmer was taken to a garage on Sept. 6, beaten for about five hours and threatened with torture. He was forced to disclose his wallet password.
Four transactions moved about 10.4 BTC. Cash and electronic devices were also taken, bringing total losses above 84 million rubles. The five suspects face kidnapping and robbery charges.
Simon Yoon
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