South Africa: Three Suspects in Custody over Bitcoin Ransom Kidnapping

Three suspects have been taken into custody by local law enforcement in South Africa following the kidnapping of a 12-year-old boy named Katlego Marite. It’s believed to be the first example of such a crime in South Africa involving a ransom demand being requested in Bitcoin.
Kidnappers Demand 15 Bitcoin be Paid for Victim’s Safe Return
Katlego Marite was snatched on Sunday as he was playing with friends in the town of Witbank, South Africa. The last communication his family had rece