Alleged Alberta Bitcoin extortionist, arsonist arrested

Authorities have arrested Finbar Hughes, a man wanted in connection with alleged plots in Calgary and Edmonton that threatened to burn victims' homes if they did not pay him Bitcoin ransoms.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertipsHughes was identified by Calgary police following an arson in the northwest community of Hillhurst. Following an investigation, he was arrested on Dec. 4. Police said he is responsible for attempting to burn down another home to force the