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Toronto cryptocurrency executive kidnapping investigation

Overview

In July 2026, a cryptocurrency exchange owner was allegedly abducted at gunpoint, handcuffed, and assaulted in Toronto near Finch Avenue East and Bayview Avenue. The motive for the kidnapping was reportedly to gain access to the victim’s digital assets and business security systems.

Toronto Police have charged seven individuals in connection with the incident, including three members of the Canadian Armed Forces associated with the 7th Toronto Regiment. Investigators found that the suspects used approximately 2,500 rounds of ammunition and five over-capacity magazines that were allegedly stolen from the military.

Police seized various items during searches, including four firearms—some with 3D-printed components—silencers, drugs, and over 2,700 rounds of ammunition. A total of 82 charges have been filed, encompassing kidnapping for ransom, unlawful confinement, conspiracy, firearm possession, and drug trafficking. The Department of National Defense has restricted the military access of the accused pending administrative reviews.

Entities

Canadian Armed Forces · James Moreau · Talarambage Fernando · Toronto Police · Jack Miley

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Three Canadian soldiers charged in crypto executive kidnapping

    Three Canadian soldiers and four others face numerous charges, including kidnapping for ransom, in connection with the July abduction of a cryptocurrency exchange owner in Toronto.

  2. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Toronto kidnapping suspects include three Canadian soldiers

    Seven people, including three Canadian soldiers, face 82 charges following an armed kidnapping of a crypto exchange owner in Toronto. Police recovered stolen military ammunition during the probe.

Sources

680news.com · brandonsun.com · cointribune.com · crypto-insiders.nl · cryptopolitan.com · cryptoslate.com · looniepolitics.com · news.bitcoin.com · torontosun.com