Syrian Crypto Dealer Freed From Kidnappers Who Demanded Ransom of Over $1.1 Million

Spanish law enforcement recently nabbed three individuals who befriended and eventually kidnapped a Syrian cryptocurrency dealer. Following their arrest, the kidnappers, who were demanding a ransom of over $1.1 million, were found in possession of weapons and fake identity documents.

Syrian Crypto Dealer’s Captors Were His Party Friends

Spanish law enforcement recently freed a Syrian cryptocurrency dealer from three kidnappers that were demanding a ransom of $1.12 million (or €1 million). According to a report by a Spanish-language publication, the captured trio was set to appear in court on May 6 where they were expected to face kidnapping as well as illegal possession of weapons charges.

As revealed in the report, the unnamed Syrian crypto dealer had partied with the trio before the kidnapping.

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