U.S. authorities are investigating a Bitcoin ransom email involving the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. The ransom email demands millions of dollars in Bitcoin and includes a deadline and threatening content. The Pima County Sheriff's Office stated that they are thoroughly examining the relevant clues and collaborating with the FBI, but have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the email. The police have upgraded the case from "elderly missing person" to a suspected kidnapping criminal case. The email contains a valid Bitcoin address and some现场 details, but fraud is not ruled out. (Decrypt)
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U.S. authorities are investigating a Bitcoin ransom email involving the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. The ransom email demands millions of dollars in Bitcoin and includes a deadline and threatening content. The Pima County Sheriff's Office stated that they are thoroughly examining the relevant clues and collaborating with the FBI, but have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the email. The police have upgraded the case from "elderly missing person" to a suspected kidnapping criminal case. The email contains a valid Bitcoin address and some现场 details, but fraud is not ruled out. (Decrypt)