In Kiev, three men knocked out Bitcoin from Alexey Sherstnev, who deals with trading crypto-currencies and consultations on this topic.

The victim wrote on his Facebook page.

"Torturing for Bitcoin. Torture within 3 hours. Required Bitcoin. Three strong people. Beat, intimidated, promised to kill, "- said Sherstnev.

He said that the incident occurred in the evening, on September 4, in the premises of the Santa Muerte Club on Yaroslavov Val Street. Sherstnev was contacted by a man who asked to meet with him for advice on crypto-currencies, saying that he knew an investor ready to invest in Bitcoin.

It is noted that the first meeting with the alleged investor occurred on August 25. She Sherstneva was asked to show how Bitcoin-wallet works and transfer of funds. At the same time, the following meeting was scheduled for September 4.

The victim claims that at the meeting, three men began to threaten him, and also demanded a phone and a password to the Bitcoin-wallet. According to him, when trying to leave the room, he was seized and started beating, taking away the phone.

Alexei said that he was kept in the bar for about three hours, demanding to transfer 10-12 Bitcoin to his account, which is about $ 44,000.

With this, he tricked the attackers, persuading them to send the SOS signal from his phone. Moreover, he managed to photograph one of them.

Attackers, realizing that they sent an alarm, left the room.

After that, Sherstnev filed an application with the police.