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A high-profile murder in Vienna, involving the 21-year-old son of a Ukrainian political figure, is now tied to a growing global pattern of crypto-motivated kidnappings. Authorities say the victim was abducted, coerced into unlocking his digital wallets, and killed, highlighting rising security threats facing crypto holders worldwide. Sponsored Sponsored The Crime: From Luxury Hotel to Murder Scene Danylo K., son of a Kharkiv deputy mayor, was targeted for his cryptocurrency holdings in an attack orchestrated by someone he considered a friend. According to an Austrian media outlet, a hotel guest heard screams and alerted police. The 21 year old son of a Ukrainian politician was kidnapped, tortured until he handed over multiple cryptocurrency wallets, and then burned to death in Vienna. Sounds like he was betrayed by one of his own friends.https://t.co/3N1M2blbxj — Jameson Lopp (@lopp) December 3, 2025 The 21-year-old Ukrainian man was lured to a luxury Vienna hotel garage by a friend, beaten until his teeth were knocked out, forced to reveal cryptocurrency wallet passcodes, and ultimately burned alive in his Mercedes. After making the victim reveal passcodes to two crypto wallets, the attackers emptied the accounts. Forensic evidence later showed that one suspect carried large sums of US dollars during arrest. Investigators found Danylo’s body, 80% burned, inside the Mercedes. A melted gasoline canister discovered in the vehicle confirmed an attempt to destroy evidence and disguise the murder as a car fire. The crime scene was uncovered only after fire alarms were triggered by smoke and flames. This brutal murder exposes the dangerous risks for cryptocurrency holders as digital asset crimes grow worldwide. Austrian authorities transferred the case to Ukrainian jurisdiction after the suspects were arrested abroad. This murder represents an increasing trend of violent crypto-related crimes. In September, BeInCrypto reported that two Texas brothers were charged…

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