In a strange twist, New York City Police Department officers are now involved in the bizarre case of an Italian tourist who was allegedly kidnapped and tortured by crypto businessmen. The tourist was reportedly held captive in a townhouse in the Nolita neighborhood of New York City. Two NYPD officers have been connected to the suspects in this case. One of these officers was part of Mayor Eric Adams security detail.

This officer was also working a side job in security. The officer was reportedly involved in security at the same townhouse where the tourist was allegedly held against his will. Additionally, this officer is suspected of transporting the tourist from the airport to the townhouse. The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau is currently investigating these claims. The other officer's role in the case has not been detailed.

It is not uncommon for NYPD officers to take on side jobs in security. However, the question remains: how much did these officers know about the alleged kidnapping and torture? The victim was allegedly lured to the townhouse on May 6 by two crypto businessmen. For 17 days, the tourist was allegedly subjected to horrific abuse. He was reportedly shocked with electrical wires, hit with a gun, forced to smoke crack, dangled from a high railing, and even had his leg sawed on.

The tourist managed to escape when his captors left to steal his Bitcoin. He flagged down a police officer on the street, who then entered the townhouse. Inside, they found a disturbing array of items, including cocaine, a saw, chicken wire, body armor, and night-vision goggles. They also found Polaroid photos of the victim with a gun to his head, which supported his story.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping. John Woeltz, known as the "crypto king of Kentucky, " and William Duplessie, a Florida crypto investor, are the main suspects. The case raises serious questions about the involvement of law enforcement in such crimes and the extent of their knowledge.

NYPD officers linked to crypto kidnapping case

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