The FBI has rumbled a surreal plot to kidnap a Miami jeweler and steal $2 million in cryptocurrency.

According to a court filing, a confidential source had tipped off law enforcement about the planned abduction.

They claimed that a man called “Jack” had assembled a group that was planning to strike on the morning of January 13.

The ringleader had started a Telegram chat to arrange the kidnapping—allegedly referring to the group’s members as the “goons.”

Screenshots were shared that appeared to show the victim, who works at the Seybold jewelry building, confirming he had a substantial amount of crypto in his possession and was prepared to exchange it for cash.

According to FBI Special Agent Ryan Dreibelbis, “Jack” wrote messages about how the abduction should be carried out, and said: “I told them not to hurt or do shi to him. We just need to get him.”

Other members of the group revealed they would be armed with Mac-10s and .223 assault-style rifles on the day of the abduction.

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Author: Connor Sephton