A 23-year-old Ukrainian tourist in Phuket, Thailand, was kidnapped and forced to transfer $250,000 in USDT stablecoins to two armed robbers. The robbers, one Armenian and one Ukrainian, initially demanded $500,000 but eventually settled on the lower amount. They threatened violence against the tourist until he complied with their demands.
This incident highlights the increasing use of digital currencies in criminal activities.
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