Police in Thane, India, arrested two individuals on Sunday following the alleged kidnapping, assault, and robbery of a 19-year-old resident. The incident involved a group of six individuals who demanded money from the teenager, claiming a cryptocurrency transfer. When the victim refused, the group forced him into a vehicle and took him to a bridge on the Mumbra bypass. They then assaulted him and stole Rs 3,000 from him. The accused, identified as Babu Kaif, Arshad Adil Ansari, Amir Khan, Akib Arif Khan, Mohammad Adil Ansari, and Farhan Sheikh, further coerced the victim into stating on camera that he owed them money. Two of the accused, Arshad and Akib, have been apprehended, while the police are actively searching for the remaining four. The incident, which was reported to the Naupada police station, has sparked concern and highlights the growing threat of cryptocurrency-related crimes. Authorities are investigating the case thoroughly and are committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
