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3 Canadian Reservists Charged In Toronto Crypto Kidnapping

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Three members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among seven men charged after the alleged kidnapping of the owner of a crypto platform in Toronto. The suspects reportedly tried to gain access to his digital assets and professional security systems, but the police have not confirmed any theft of cryptocurrencies. While arrests multiply in France , the case dates back to July 25, 2026, in the area of Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue, north of Toronto. According to the police, the victim was targeted while approaching his vehicle, then kidnapped at gunpoint. The authorities have not disclosed the name of the entrepreneur or his platform. A publication ban protects his identity.

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