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FBI Foils $2 Million Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Plot by Four Armed Men in Miami Organized on Telegram

Jan 17, 2025, 01:55 PM

The FBI has thwarted a kidnapping and robbery plot involving four armed men who aimed to abduct a Miami jeweler and steal $2 million in cryptocurrency. The suspects were unaware that an informant was part of their group chat, which allowed law enforcement to intervene before the crime could be executed. The ringleader had communicated intentions to avoid harming the victim, stating in text messages, "I told them not to hurt or do shi to him. We just need to get him." The operation was organized via Telegram, with the suspects reportedly prepared for an easy abduction. The FBI's successful intervention led to the arrest of the individuals involved.