Spanish law enforcement recently rescued a Syrian cryptocurrency dealer from three kidnappers who demanded a ransom of $1.12 million. The kidnappers, who were the victim's party friends, were found to possess weapons and fake identity documents when arrested. The Syrian crypto dealer, whose company is based in Dubai, was told to access applications he uses to manage his crypto business and contact the intended recipient of the ransom money while in captivity. He managed to take a photo through the window and send it to a colleague, who contacted law enforcement and led to the raid on a luxury villa in Benalmádena.

(By Terence Zimwara)