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The remains of Kevin Mirshahi, a prominent crypto influencer abducted in June, have been discovered in a Montreal park.
The grim discovery was made on October 30 by a passerby in Île-de-la-Visitation Park, according to local police reports shared with The Gazette.
An autopsy confirmed the identity of the 25-year-old crypto influencer, who was last seen on June 21, when he and three others were abducted from a condo in Montreal.
While the others managed to escape, Mirshahi’s whereabouts remained a mystery until now.
Investigation into Mirshahi’s Death Continues
Per the report, the investigation into Mirshahi’s death continues.
Authorities have arrested Joanie Lepage, 32, who faces first-degree murder charges related to the case.
It remains unclear if Lepage had any ties to Mirshahi’s private crypto investment firm, Crypto Paradise Island.
While Mirshahi was a well-known figure in Montreal’s crypto circles, his reputation was controversial.
He faced regulatory action from Québec’s investment watchdog, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, which banned him and two associates from operating as brokers or investment advisers in 2021.
Mirshahi was also prohibited from posting related content on social media—a restriction that was extended shortly after his abduction.
Some in the community have alleged misconduct by Mirshahi, with one user on X (formerly Twitter) claiming to have been scammed by him.
These allegations add a complex layer to the case as investigators probe potential motives.
Mirshahi’s death follows other high-profile crimes in the cryptocurrency world, including the murder of a 29-year-old Bitcoiner in Ukraine earlier this year and the abduction of a Chinese national for a $1 million Tether ransom in Malaysia.
Crypto Firm CEO Kidnapped, Freed After Paying $1 Million Ransom
Just last week, Canadian-based WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka was reportedly kidnapped and forced to pay a $1 million ransom for his release.
The incident involved Skurka being forced into a vehicle and later paying a $1 million ransom via electronic transfer to secure his release, a source close to the investigation disclosed.
Skurka has reportedly confirmed that he was involved in the event but reassured that he is safe.
He also stated that the company’s funds and data remain unaffected.
As reported, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disrupted hundreds of crypto scam incidents, reclaiming billions in extorted cryptocurrency since 2021.
DHS investigators have intercepted 537 ransomware attacks before they could cause widespread damage.
The effort, led by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crimes Center, has proven particularly vital for the protection of U.S. government agencies, which have been the primary targets of these cyber threats.
Meanwhile, phishing attacks remain a major issue for crypto users, resulting in substantial losses.
In September alone, more than 10,000 individuals lost over $46 million to such scams, as reported by Scam Sniffer, a Web3 anti-scam platform.
The platform revealed that 10,805 victims suffered losses amounting to $46.7 million from various crypto phishing scams.
Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk asset class. This article is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. You could lose all of your capital.
