Khi tiền mã hóa bắt đầu trở thành hiện thực: Những gì vụ bắt cóc ở Toronto tiết lộ về mặt tối của Bitcoin

A Toronto court just handed down a 13-year sentence to Keyron Moore for a 2022 kidnapping that reads like a crime thriller—except it’s brutally real.

The Crime That Shocked Canada

In Thornhill, a victim (referred to as A.T.) was abducted at gunpoint, then endured physical assault, burns, and sexual violence. The kicker? Criminals demanded $1 million in Bitcoin as ransom. This wasn’t some Hollywood plot twist—it actually happened.

Why Bitcoin Made It Worse

Traditional kidnappings leave paper trails. Banks flag large transfers. But Bitcoin? The perpetrators likely thought it was untraceable. That’s the narrative criminals believe, anyway. The reality: blockchain is immutable and transparent. Every transaction is recorded forever.

What Happened Next

The victim managed to escape and went straight to authorities. Moore has already done 3 years (credited to his 13-year sentence). A juvenile accomplice (S.M.) is awaiting sentencing on October 3.

The Takeaway

This case demolishes two myths at once:

1. Bitcoin isn’t anonymous—law enforcement can track addresses
2. Using crypto for crimes = longer sentences—courts are treating it as evidence of premeditation

For crypto advocates, it’s a sober reminder: the technology is neutral, but the intentions behind it matter. For criminals? The blockchain never forgets.