💨 Abstract

An individual has been arrested in Manhattan for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a victim to obtain Bitcoin. The 28-year-old victim was held captive in an upscale apartment for weeks, where he was beaten, shocked, and drugged. The perpetrator, John Woeltz, was caught after the victim escaped and alerted authorities. The victim was rescued and treated for injuries. The apartment contained evidence of the torture, including weapons and drugs.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff