Officers Under Scrutiny in Bitcoin Torture Case

Two New York City detectives are under investigation. They were part of the security team at a fancy Manhattan townhouse. A man claims he was kidnapped and tortured there by two crypto investors. These investors wanted to steal his Bitcoin. The victim was allegedly picked up from an airport by one of the detectives. This detective is also part of the mayor's security team. The other detective is a narcotics officer, but it's unclear if they were involved in the incident. Both detectives have been put on modified leave while the investigation continues. The NYPD allows officers to do private security work, but they need approval first. The department is checking if these detectives got the necessary approval. The mayor's office confirmed one detective works for the mayor but claims the mayor doesn't know about the officer's personal activities. The man, a 28-year-old Italian national, was held captive for 17 days. He was tortured with electrical wires, forced to smoke crack, and even dangled from a high staircase. He managed to escape after giving his captors his computer password. The investigation into the detectives started on the same day the mayor spoke at a crypto convention. He called New York the Bitcoin capital of the country. The two accused investors, John Woeltz and William Duplessie, have been charged. Their lawyers have not commented on the case. The NYPD has confirmed that two members were placed on modified duty. The labor union representing the detectives has not responded to requests for comment. This case raises questions about the oversight of off-duty police activities. It also highlights the dark side of the crypto world, where fortunes can be made and lost in an instant. The investigation is ongoing, and more details may emerge as the case unfolds. It's a stark reminder that even in the glamorous world of crypto, crime and corruption can lurk in the shadows.