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Spotted! Next Gen NYC Star Seen At The Arrest Of An Alleged “Sadistic” Crypto Extortionist

May 28, 2025 By Ashley B What do you think?

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I wish I could commit to anything like Bravo committed to criminals.

Next Gen NYC – the network’s Nepo baby parade – found some ‘unknown’ newbies to be featured along with their talent‘s adult children.

You are your entourage:

A video emerged on Friday showing the arrest of John Woeltz. He’s the cryptocurrency investor suspected of kidnapping and torturing Italian crypto millionaire Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan with a chainsaw, electric wire, and more in a “sadistic, weeks-long extortion attempt.” 

The clip shows a blond man looking concerned as cops cuff Carturan outside a Soho townhouse. Page Six revealed the blond man as Charlie Zakkour.

A source tells us Zakkour would sometimes “crash” at the luxurious Prince Street pad. Authorities suspect Woeltz tortured Teofrasto Carturan in an attempt to get his crypto account passwords, according to a criminal complaint.

To be clear, Charlie Zakkour has not been arrested or accused of any crimes. Nor have the other stars of the show.

Animal House:

A source told the tabloid that the apartment saw plenty of people coming in and out. That included some well-known socialites! “It was a party house. They were spending so much money and partying all the time.”

Another insider called it a “frat house for cyrpto bros.” A third revealed that plenty of people would crash there.

Over the weekend a bloodied Carturan, 28, broke free of the apartment and ran to a police officer. When cops entered the home, they discovered multiple Polaroid photos showing the businessman being tied up with electrical wire and tortured, including one of him bound to a chair with a gun pointed at his head, according to reports from the NY Post.

“On Tuesday, William Duplessie showed up at the 13th Precinct in Manhattan around 7:45 a.m. William was led out in cuffs several hours later. He has been charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment.”

Who is Charlie Zakkour from Next Gen NYC?

According to BravoTV.com, “Charlie is a crypto trader and private investor who’s been ruling NYC’s club scene since he was 14, and he knows everyone (and their secrets).” … Let’s see how long it takes for the network to remove that last statement from Charlie’s bio!

“Charming but blunt, Charlie says exactly what’s on his mind, and sometimes what others wish he wouldn’t. Beneath his tough exterior, he’s fiercely loyal, especially to close confidants like Ava Dash. For the first summer in years, Charlie finds himself basking in his autonomy, but he might find being unattached creates more drama than ever.”

Tell us what you think of Next Gen NYC’s Charlie being seen at the arrest? Pop off below.

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