Calgary police hunt for Finbar Hughes, 21, suspected of setting fires to extort Bitcoin.

Calgary police are searching for 21-year-old Finbar Hughes, suspected of setting fire to a house in Hillhurst to extort Bitcoin. After the fire, residents reported receiving threatening letters demanding cryptocurrency transfers. Hughes is wanted for arson, extortion, and possessing incendiary materials. Similar incidents occurred in Edmonton, and police are seeking public help to locate him.

December 01, 2024
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