Detroit Man Kidnapped After Receiving $100K YouTuber Gift, ATF Investigates

Curtis Dixon, a 60-year-old Detroit man, received $100,000 from YouTuber MD Motivator, who is known for rewarding acts of kindness by posing as a blind man in need. Shortly after this viral act of generosity, Dixon claimed he was kidnapped, forced to withdraw cash from multiple ATMs, beaten, tied up, and left in a burned-out SUV, where he was found hog-tied by witnesses. The Detroit Police initially investigated the case, but the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has since taken over due to suspicions of arson, kidnapping, and extortion. Authorities have noted inconsistencies in Dixon's story, and he is currently in hiding at an undisclosed location. The investigation remains ongoing as federal officials probe the incident. Meanwhile, MD Motivator continues his philanthropic efforts, recently collaborating with another YouTuber to give away a car to a family in need.