Moment wealthy 'crypto bros' are dragged out of their stunning NYC mansion for kidnapping and torturing their business partner for WEEKS

DAILYMAIL.COM ^ | 24 May 2025 | By KELLY GARINO FOR

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• Eyewitness News ABC7NY [YouTube]

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[John S Mosby]

Yeah, since this guy and a female (named in the Post article) are not “bros” so it may be there are more of these cells over seas or in the US. A lot of crypto is definitely not legit- or fronted by doper gangsters, using crypto to hide cash sales.
Always some kind of angle, am certain there are experts in this new “field” of criminal acts.

That pudgy KY gang soyboy with the ghetto shower shoes, could only be threatening someone smaller, or not using the firearm- illegal to possess in NYC. Sick useless people can be found in SoHo, apparently, and in Las Vegas—easy peasy.

[BobL]

“Moment wealthy ‘crypto bros’ are dragged out of their stunning NYC mansion for kidnapping and torturing their business partner for WEEKS”

That’s why I never got into crypto - just too violent.

[piasa]

One local vendor knew there was something weird going on but assumed they were just shooting porn....

Main perp is from Kentucky, of all places.

[SaveFerris]

I hate nuclear war.

But if we have to use the Ohio subs against The View then so be it....

We may have to use 2 on Whoopi.

Staggered strikes.

[piasa]

The Italian guy had done business with the peep before.

Weird to call it a gang when it sounds only like a guy, a gal and two butlers.

[citizen]

A hardcopy Polaroid can be sent to the family via postal service, whereas electronic transfer leaves a trail.

[piasa]

Looks like Beatrice’s LinkedIn account... works for a company called Jam Sandwich and speaks multiple languages including Italian:

About
Accomplished Lead Producer and Marketing Manager with a proven track record of success in the marketing and production industry. Experienced in managing media production and events for prestigious clients in the sports and automotive industries including Puma, Manchester City, Rolls Royce, and Bentley. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver exceptional results within tight deadlines. Currently driving the marketing efforts for Waterdream, a renowned yacht brand based in the Netherlands, overseeing social media, events, and branding initiatives. Proficient in leveraging digital platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for delivering innovative solutions and driving brand growth in competitive markets.

[TheWriterTX]

If I remember, the article indicated that the creeps were renting it at the time, so after a deep clean/make-ready, I’m sure it will be again.

[piasa]

If that is the same Beatrice and not a fake account or fake bio there are some very interesting connections to an NGO there and special operators/armed park rangers in Africa. Dig into her background and it starts feeling like the script from True Lies.

I just don’t think this *gang* seems all that bright if they’re tying up people with electrical cords and torturing an Italian guy in an upscale, well populated neighborhood.

Crazy.

[Nervous Tick]

>> When you are getting tortured daily, two weeks can feel like forever

Constipation can have that effect. Or so my friends tell me.

[Nervous Tick]

>> Why the heck are they calling these guys ‘the crypto bros’ ?

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[TheWriterTX]

I don’t know, but news reports like this upset me.

About 30 years ago, a friend of mine was stalked and eventually kidnapped by her psycho ex-boyfriend. They only casually dated for a short period of time before she called it off; he was obsessed with her.

He held her prisoner and tortured her for a month in his family’s cabin. She needed facial reconstruction surgery, a bridge to replace the teeth he broke, had permant scars on her wrists and ankles from where he tied her up, 2 broken ribs, cigarette burns on her arms, legs, and abdomen, and had to wear wigs because he ripped chunks of her hair out at the roots. She was repeatedly and brutally raped.

She was a beautiful, funny, vivacious girl before. She was never the same after.

Sorry, I can’t joke about this stuff.

[Albion Wilde]

committing sickening acts on him in the $75,000-per-month rented brownstone in Soho.

Uh, looks like red brick townhouse to me.

[Albion Wilde]

I blame Hollywood. Not kidding. Who would even think of these horrible tortures in civilian life if not for the flood of ghastly images pumped up with computer-aided sound effects and loud music?

I say this as an old person who clearly remembers living in an America in which editorial control of media was not regarded as an abridgement of freedom of speech; but rather a quality measure over not just the content, but the effects of the content on society.

Then came the numerous obscenity lawsuits from Playboy, Hustler, etc., that opened the floodgates.

People who study media academically or statistically have long established that media imagery does produce copycat activities.

[Albion Wilde]

“”the men took Polaroid photographs”” POLAROID? Technology ignorant?

Just the opposite. Polaroids don't go to the Cloud; hence are not traceable back to the original device (and who has registered it) like digital images are. Plausible deniability.

[Nervous Tick]

Wow. Sorry.

[lowbridge]

I understand greed, but I still dont understand why these guys would do this. It seems to me that these crypto guys are wealthy enough in their own right to where they can afford the exorbitant rent on this place. Unless maybe they have had a massive downturn in their fortunes where they have just lost or about to lose their accumulated wealth and so, resorted to this.

[Thank You Rush]

Thanks for that....guess I’m the one who is lacking knowledge. Makes sense.

[TheWriterTX]

No apologies necessary, my friend. You didn’t know. Just didn’t want you to think I was being a jerk if I didn’t appreciate the humor.

I haven’t heard from her in over 20 years. My sister saw her a long while and said she was doing good. I hope so.

As for that creep, he’s exhibit A for the term “some people deserve killing.”