Kyiv Tragedy: Four Arrested for Kidnapping, Robbery, and Murder of Bitcoiner

Jul 30, 2024

Kyiv Tragedy: Four Arrested for Kidnapping, Robbery, and Murder of Bitcoiner
Kyiv Tragedy: Four Arrested for Kidnapping, Robbery, and Murder of Bitcoiner
Kyiv Tragedy: Four Arrested for Kidnapping, Robbery, and Murder of Bitcoiner

In Kyiv, Ukraine, four men aged 24 to 29 were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 29-year-old foreign national Bitcoiner. The suspects reportedly forced the victim to transfer approximately 2.55 BTC (worth around $170,000) before killing him and burying his body in a forest. The crime occurred around midnight on July 29, and the suspects attempted to conceal their actions by altering their vehicle's appearance. They now face potential life imprisonment on charges including murder and robbery​.