# Programmer Kidnapped for Bitcoin

- Place: Ivanovo, Russia (57.01, 41.01)
- Published: 2026-11-07T19:41:43.958Z · expires 2026-11-14T19:41:43.958Z
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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.

## Sources

- [Five suspects arrested for kidnapping programmer and stealing 10.4 BTC in Russia](https://pluang.com/en/news-feed/lima-tersangka-ditangkap-kasus-rusia-bitcoin-10-4) · pluang.com · 2026-11-03
- [Russian Gang Kidnaps 22-Year-Old Programmer and Steals 10.4 BTC Worth $1M](https://cryptonews.net/news/security/33696991/) · cryptonews.net · 2026-11-03
- [Russia accuses five men of kidnapping to steal 10.4 BTC](https://portalcripto.com.br/en/russia-accuses-five-men-of-kidnapping-to-steal-10-4-btc) · portalcripto.com.br · 2026-11-03
- [Five Suspects Arrested in Russia Case Involving 10.4 Bitcoin](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/47369) · tokenpost.com · 2026-11-03