CBC·3 min read·medium
Investor charged with kidnapping 'Crypto King' accused of meddling in co-accused's case
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Akil Heywood, an investor previously charged in the kidnapping of 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski, faces new charges for allegedly attempting to influence a co-accused's testimony. Heywood is also facing separate charges related to a dangerous street racing incident in Toronto.
Akil Heywood, 42, invested hundreds of thousands of dollars with Pleterski and was charged last month with attempting to dissuade Deren Akyeam-Pong — who pleaded guilty in the kidnapping — from giving evidence in a judicial proceeding on Nov. 3, 2025, according to court records.
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