A cryptocurrency dispute led to the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in a luxury New York City townhouse for over two weeks, according to police. Two men -- John Woeltz, 37, and ...

Police in New York City have charged a man in a bizarre case that involves bitcoin and allegations of torture. Authorities arrested John Woeltz, described as a 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor ...

John Woeltz is arraigned at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 24, 2025.© Michael Nagle Security footage captured the Italian crypto dealer and his alleged captor John Woeltz walking the streets of ...

New York police officers arrest John Woeltz, Friday, May 23, 2025, in New York, who was charged with kidnapping, assaulting and holding a man against his will for several weeks in an upscale ...

John Woeltz rented the Prince Street townhouse in Nolita where the alleged kidnapping and torture took place.

Wayne Gosnell, center, attorney for John Woeltz, cryptocurrency investor charged for kidnapping and false imprisonment, exits a courtroom, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in New York. Credit: AP/Yuki ...

Lawyers for John Woeltz, charged in the crypto kidnapping case, raised questions about the timing of his arrest and evidence discovery during a court hearing. Authorities say Woeltz and his ...

NEW YORK -- A cryptocurrency dispute led to the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in a luxury New York City townhouse for over two weeks, according to police. Two men -- John Woeltz ...