Archive · 28 May 2025
Crypto Millionaire Escapes Kidnapping, Forced to Reveal Password
An Italian cryptocurrency millionaire named Michael Carturan was kidnapped and tortured in a SoHo townhouse.
The kidnappers wanted his password to steal his digital money.
Carturan managed to escape, running barefoot to an NYPD officer.
A crypto investor, John Woeltz, has been arrested and charged with the crime.
Another trader, William Duplessie, turned himself in.
Woeltz’s assistant, Beatrice Folchi, was also arrested but released.
The police are still investigating the case to find out all the details.
Italian crypto millionaire Michael Carturan was kidnapped and tortured.
The kidnappers wanted his cryptocurrency password.
Carturan escaped from a SoHo townhouse and ran to an NYPD officer.
John Woeltz was arrested and charged with kidnapping.
The investigation is ongoing with other individuals involved.
- Who
- Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan and John Woeltz, William Duplessie, Beatrice Folchi
- What
- Carturan was kidnapped, tortured, and escaped; Woeltz and Duplessie were involved
- When
- Friday
- Where
- SoHo townhouse
- Why
- To obtain Carturan's cryptocurrency access.
- Victim
- Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan
- Accused
- John Woeltz, William Duplessie, Beatrice Folchi
- Charges
- Kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, assault, weapons possession
- Location of Crime
- SoHo townhouse