Investor Released on Bail in Crypto Kidnapping Case

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John Woeltz is a crypto investor. He was charged with kidnapping a man. The man was from Italy, and Woeltz wanted his Bitcoin.

Woeltz was released on a bond. The bond was one million dollars. He must wear an electronic monitor and stay home.

He also gave up his passport. He can only leave for some things. These things are emergencies, doctors, and court dates.

Woeltz and another man did bad things. They took the Italian man to a house. They hurt him and made him give them his password.

The man got away after some days. He ran to a police officer. The lawyers said the man did things willingly.

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Who is John Woeltz?

John Woeltz is a crypto investor.

What must Woeltz do after being released on bond?

He must wear an electronic monitor and stay home.

What happened to the Italian man?

He was kidnapped by Woeltz and another man, but he eventually escaped.

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