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Kidnapped crypto CEO pays $1 million ransom and escapes

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During the period when cryptocurrency prices were rising, Dan Skorka, the founder and CEO of Canada-based WonderFi company, was kidnapped in Toronto. As the daytime abduction incident became a hot topic in Canada, the police began investigating the incident.

Skorka was able to escape after paying the kidnappers a ransom of $1 million. Speaking after his rescue, Skarka did not elaborate on the incident and said only that customers’ funds were safe.

Attacks on crypto administrators are on the rise.

Jameson Loop, an expert at crypto custody services company Casa, also said on the subject that the rise in value of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, is a target for criminals. Increases appetite. Loop said that such attacks have increased recently and said, “The fact is that cryptocurrencies are not regulated much. goes, allowing criminals to operate more easily in this regard.”

Lupe also said that Skarka’s kidnapping was the 171st in the crypto world.

They stole 3 BTC and killed.

As you may recall, in July a 29-year-old man was kidnapped and killed in Ukraine after his 3 BTC was stolen. After the incident, 4 accused were arrested.

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