Security· ★★· bearish·

Virtual kidnappings in Venezuela now demand USDT ransoms

  • Virtual kidnapping scheme uses USDT to collect ransoms
  • Attackers exploit victims' fear and lack of communication
  • Case reported by CriptoNoticias
Why it matters: Rising criminal use of USDT in Latin America adds pressure on stablecoin regulation and on-chain tracing.
Source: CriptoNoticias