The body of Kevin Mirshahi, a cryptocurrency influencer who was kidnapped in June, has been found in Montreal. Mirshahi’s death has added to the city’s rising homicide count, bringing the total to 32 cases this year. The 31-year-old was part of a pump-and-dump scheme involving a cryptocurrency called Marsan (MRS), and his company faced an investigation by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in Quebec.
A 32-year-old woman, Joanie Lepage, has been arrested and is believed to be involved in Mirshahi’s murder. The case is part of a disturbing trend of targeted violence against crypto executives and influencers.
