2nd crypto suspect wanted in torture of Italian business partner expected to surrender to police
SOHO, Manhattan (WABC) — A second crypto suspect wanted for torturing an Italian man in Soho is expected to surrender to detectives this week.
The second man, described as a Swiss cryptocurrency investor, will join 37-year-old John Woeltz when he turns himself in with his lawyers.
Woeltz was held without bail when he was arraigned Saturday morning, and forced to surrender his passport.
He has been charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal possession of a firearm.
His next court date is scheduled for May 28.
Police arrested and charged two people, including Woeltz, in connection with the SoHo apartment incident on Friday. Officials say Woeltz lived at the address on Prince Street.
Another suspect, a female, was…
