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October 24, 2025

Arson gang plotted to kidnap Revolut CEO, court hears

Ringleader discussed plans to abduct Nik Storonsky with Russian mercenary group Wagner

Tom Matsuda

2 min read

The ringleader of a coordinated arson attack on Ukraine-linked businesses discussed kidnapping Nik Storonsky, the cofounder and CEO of Revolut, a British court heard on Thursday. 

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Tom Matsuda

Tom Matsuda is a fintech reporter at Sifted and writes our weekly fintech newsletter. Find him on X and LinkedIn

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