Seven face 82 charges in alleged Toronto crypto kidnapping

Toronto police say seven people face 82 charges after an investigation into the alleged abduction of a man for access to his cryptocurrency, including three members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The victim was taken at gunpoint in North York on July 25 and later released, police said. The charges have not been proven in court. Police said the man was approached as he walked toward his vehicle near Bayview Avenue and Finch Avenue East, handcuffed and assaulted. Investigators allege the suspects sought access to his cryptocurrency holdings and business security systems. He was released after being warned not to contact police, according to Toronto police. The force has not said whether any cryptocurrency was obtained or disclose its value. The seven accused are Talarambage Fernando, James Moreau, Jack Miley, Raheem Bishop-Jackson, Saiefeddine Adem, Christian Darbandi and Suhaib Alekozai. Police said the combined 82 charges include kidnapping, forcible confinement and firearms and drug-related offences. Two suspects were arrested within 24 hours of the abduction; police said all seven had been arrested by September 24. Searches of residences and vehicles across the Greater...