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 "headline": "Programmer Kidnapped for Bitcoin",
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  "A 22-year-old programmer was kidnapped in Ivanovo, Russia, per cryptonews.net, with suspects stealing 10.4 BTC worth approximately $1 million.",
  "Russian authorities have arrested five men suspected of the abduction and crypto theft, reports portalcripto.com.br, with the suspects reportedly acting as a criminal gang.",
  "The incident highlights growing cybersecurity concerns in Russia's tech sector, notes pluang.com, as similar cases of targeted kidnappings for cryptocurrency gain have emerged."
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  {
   "title": "Five suspects arrested for kidnapping programmer and stealing 10.4 BTC in Russia",
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   "title": "Russia accuses five men of kidnapping to steal 10.4 BTC",
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   "title": "Five Suspects Arrested in Russia Case Involving 10.4 Bitcoin",
   "url": "https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/47369",
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