Missouri Trio Charged Over Alleged Bitcoin Kidnapping Plot Exposed
Three men from Missouri have been charged for allegedly plotting to kidnap a Bitcoin holder and steal their cryptocurrency holdings in August 2024.
Sedric Louis, John Davis, and Martel Williams were hired to kidnap the victim and force them to transfer Bitcoin into accounts controlled by organizers. The trio traveled to Connecticut, where they rented vehicles and obtained air rifles to stake out the intended target for two days.
However, they abandoned the plan due to concerns about being caught on home security cameras. Shortly after, another crew from Florida arrived to carry out the plot.
The three men were charged with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery under the Hobbs Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years. Louis and Davis have been detained since their arrest on June 25, 2026, while Williams was released on bond. All three pleaded not guilty.