Crypto prodigy, 23, is abducted and 'scamming' investors out of $29M

A self-proclaimed Canadian ‘crypto king’ was allegedly kidnapped and tortured after he’d scammed investors out of millions of dollars using the currency to live a glamorous lifestyle.

Highlights

• Aiden Pleterski, 23, is currently going through bankruptcy proceedings as authorities in Canada try to recover the $29million he’s accused of scamming out of investors.
• Just $1.6million has been returned, with reports saying he spent most of it on a private jet, flashy cars and luxury vacations.
• The self-proclaimed Canadian ‘crypto king’ was kidnapped in the middle of the night in December.
• His father claims he was driven around Ontario, beaten and tortured by the kidnapper and threatened to come up with the money quickly or else.
• The report alleges he spent approximately $362,000 on a warehouse where he stored the cash.

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