On Wednesday evening, during rush hour in downtown Toronto, WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka was abducted near University Avenue and Richmond Street West. Toronto Police reported that suspects forced Skurka into a vehicle, later demanding a $1 million ransom.
Skurka was found unharmed in Centennial Park, Etobicoke, after the ransom was electronically paid, according to sources close to the investigation. In an email, Skurka confirmed his safety and assured that WonderFi’s client funds and data remain secure. The Toronto Police Service continues to investigate the incident.
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