NYPD Officers Probed in Crypto Kidnap Case

Two NYPD officers, including a detective from Mayor Eric Adams' security detail, have been placed on modified duty while under investigation for connections to two cryptocurrency businessmen accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist in a SoHo townhouse. The officers allegedly worked off-duty security for the suspects, John Woeltz and William Duplessie, and are accused of picking up the victim from the airport, but are not currently accused of involvement in the actual crime. The Internal Affairs Bureau is probing whether their side jobs received department approval and if they had knowledge of the criminal activities. The victim was reportedly held captive for 17 days and abused in an attempt to obtain his Bitcoin passwords before escaping. Both Woeltz and Duplessie face multiple felony charges, with Woeltz denied bail. City Hall and the NYPD have reiterated their concern and commitment to a thorough investigation.