Teens kidnap Las Vegas man at gunpoint, stealing $4M in crypto
Three teenagers are accused of kidnapping a man at gunpoint in Las Vegas after a crypto event, robbing him of $4 million in cryptocurrency and NFTs. The incident occurred last November when the victim was forced into a vehicle and taken to a remote area. The suspects demanded passwords to his accounts, threatening his life and claiming they had his father. A fourth individual may have been involved via phone communication. After the robbery, the victim walked five miles to seek help. Two 16-year-olds face charges of robbery, kidnapping, and extortion; one is in custody with a $4 million bail, while the other is under house arrest. A preliminary hearing is set for June. The case highlights a rise in offline kidnappings targeting the crypto industry, with multiple incidents reported globally.
