FBI has revealed a strange plot to kidnap Miami Jeweler, and then steal 2 million dollars in crypto currency.
In a filing in court, it was revealed that a confidential informant had alerted law enforcement to the plan.
A man by the name of "Jack" A group had been formed that planned to strike in the early morning hours of 13th January.
The ringleader had started a Telegram chat to arrange the kidnapping—allegedly referring to the group's members as the "goons."
The victim was pictured in a screenshot, confirmed to be working at Seybold Jewelry Building, and he said he would exchange the crypto for cash.
FBI Special Agent Ryan Dreibelbis. "Jack" Written messages about the way that abductions should be conducted and said: "I told them not to hurt or do shi to him. We just need to get him."
The group’s other members revealed that they planned to be armed on the date of the kidnapping with Mac-10s, and assault style rifles of.223 calibre.
Sources confidant revealed they were asked to supply the vehicle which would be used in the kidnapping. It was then agreed to that "a tall black guy" You can call them "D" One would be delivered.
The Chevy Tahoe had GPS tracking and recording devices installed by law enforcement before it was given to them. An undercover agent pretending as "D" So he was able to meet with one of the suspects personally.
Officers confronted the four suspects as they gathered on the morning of the kidnapping.
Three of the four attempted to escape, but they were apprehended quickly. Another who fled was caught at a business nearby.
The recorded calls they made between themselves suggested that the two had intended to kill their victim. "one good bop" on the head, but didn't want to cause brain damage.
Evan Puckett, Tre'von Anthony Neal, Zacary Briggs and Aaron Hammond are all charged with kidnapping conspiracy and attempted kidnapping.
In Florida, they are scheduled to appear at court Tuesday. They remain in custody without bond.
Stacy Elliott edited this article.