Imagine this: a family in Chicago was kidnapped! The bad guys demanded millions of dollars, but not in regular money. They wanted cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin and Ether – that's digital money you can use online! This is a scary story that shows how cryptocurrency can be used in crimes.
- Six people were caught for kidnapping a family.
- The kidnappers stole about $15 million in cryptocurrency.
- They held the family for five days and threatened to hurt them.
- Police used cameras, phone records, and other clues to catch the suspects.
- Some of the kidnappers ran away to another country.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Amount stolen | $15 million (in crypto) |
| Amount recovered | $6 million |
| Days held captive | 5 |
| Number of suspects | 6 |
