Key Takeaways A man was charged by Dutch prosecutors over a May 1 crypto dispute involving extortion of $69,000. Risky crypto schemes spur offline extortion threats, carrying up to 15 years under Dutch law. Suspect was released on probation before the Amsterdam court holds its next hearing on Sept. 8. Legal Penalties Under Dutch Law A dispute over cryptocurrency investments escalated into the kidnapping, extortion, and degrading abuse of a man in Nieuw-Vennep, Dutch prosecutors said Aug. 4 during a preliminary court hearing in Amsterdam. Three suspects are accused of holding the victim captive in a car on May 1 …