Chinese Businessman Kidnapped and Killed in Turkey; Suspect Controlled Victim's Phone to Transfer Significant Cryptocurrency Assets

On February 24, according to the Xinmin Evening News, 38-year-old Chinese businessman Wang was kidnapped and killed in Turkey, and the police said 10 suspects had been arrested. It is reported that the suspect began to follow Wang from Istanbul Airport, confirming that Wang had dinner with a female friend on January 19. The investigation found that the woman had been sending messages on her mobile phone, and when the victim and the woman walked out of the restaurant to get into the car and leave, the four suspects stuffed her into another car. A few days later, the police found Wang’s body in the field, his hands, feet and mouth were tied with tape, and he was hit the head. Reports say the suspects had a debt dispute with Wang, who snatched the phone and withdrew large amounts of money from his cryptocurrency account. The suspects, including the woman and nine men, have been arrested.