Chinese Businessman Murdered in Turkey in Suspected Crypto Heist
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The body of a 38-year-old Chinese businessman, identified only by his surname Wang, was found in a rural area of Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, following a kidnapping plot allegedly tied to cryptocurrency theft.
Turkish police have identified 10 suspects in connection with the murder, one of whom is a woman. Authorities issued arrest warrants through Interpol, and all 10 individuals have since been apprehended in China.
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- A 38-year-old Chinese businessman, Wang, was kidnapped and murdered in Istanbul, Turkey, in a plot tied to cryptocurrency theft.
- Ten suspects, including one woman, were identified and apprehended in China after Interpol issued arrest warrants.
- The assailants kidnapped Wang, seized his cryptocurrency cold wallet, and fled Turkey after the crime.
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- January 16, 2026：
- Several suspects traveled from China to Istanbul, allegedly claiming Wang had defrauded them.
- January 19, 2026：
- The suspects tracked Wang from Istanbul Airport and observed him dining with a female friend. After leaving the restaurant, Wang was forced into a separate car by four suspects.
- Around January 21, 2026：
- The assailants seized Wang's cryptocurrency cold wallet and fled Turkey.
- January 24, 2026：
- Wang's lawyer filed a missing-person report with local police.
- After January 24, 2026：
- Investigators found Wang’s vehicle in a field in Arnavutkoy district, excavated the site, and discovered Wang’s buried remains.
- As of article reporting：
- All 10 suspects were apprehended in China by police.
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