FBI Thwarts Plot to Kidnap Miami Jeweler and Steal Cryptocurrency

According to Odaily, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered and foiled a bizarre plot to kidnap a Miami jeweler and steal $2 million worth of cryptocurrency. Court documents reveal that a confidential informant alerted law enforcement about the kidnapping scheme. The leader of the group had begun organizing the abduction through Telegram chats, allegedly referring to the group members as 'thugs.' Shared screenshots indicate that the victim worked in the Seybold Jewelry Building, confirmed possession of a significant amount of cryptocurrency, and was preparing to convert it into cash.