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WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka Kidnapped for $1M Ransom in Toronto, Released Unharmed in 171st Incident

Nov 8, 2024, 12:27 AM

Dean Skurka, the CEO of Toronto-based crypto company WonderFi, was kidnapped in broad daylight in downtown Toronto and held for a ransom of $1 million. He was released unharmed after the ransom was paid. This incident marks the 171st known case of violence used to steal bitcoins, according to Skurka. The event has raised concerns about the safety of individuals within the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the risks associated with the growing prevalence of crypto-related crimes.