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StellarCrowandClaude Fable 5.1 439e83a4cb feat(sources): Wayback pass, automatic trimming, detention rule, ten cases re-sourced 
Second and third rounds on the dossier pipeline, reviewed locally before commit.

Retrieval
- wayback_pass.py: retries every BLOCKED/DEAD/THIN/ERROR linked source through
  the Wayback Machine; blocks carry the snapshot date, archive URL and the live
  verdict. 143 slots retried: 93 fetched, 37 no snapshot, 12 script shells, 1 PDF.
- fetch_sources.py: fetch_wayback() helper.
- add_extra_sources.py: files staged extra_* finds (web search, not on the DB
  record) into the store with a provenance note.
- Cases re-sourced by web search: 248 (Oslo: Document.no, Avisa Oslo, NRK; the
  linked Le Parisien piece is case 242 and is marked OFF-CASE), 258 Kharkiv,
  260 Singapore, 358 Bangkok, 365 Las Vegas, 388 Verneuil-sur-Seine, 390 Zoersel,
  430 Homestead. 341 of 364 cases now hold a fetched article; 11, 66 and 399
  have no public text source (podcast, police video, direct victim report).

Trimming
- auto_trim.py: case-anchored furniture cut for UNTRIMMED blocks. Finds the body
  run that mentions the case, merges across subheadings and short furniture
  gaps, drops teasers, share bars, date/URL/caption lines and subscription
  pitches; refuses pages with no record term or almost no body. 302 blocks
  trimmed; 16 left on auto-trim-review.md (7 OFF-CASE suspects). Every cut is
  labelled AUTO-TRIMMED, UNREVIEWED in the dossier; the full extract stays in
  staging/. Decisions with anchors in trim-decisions-auto.json.
- build_cases.py / verify_all.py: banners for auto-trimmed and archived blocks,
  staged-file check extended to Wayback blocks, flag legend under the record.

Detention rule
- README "Definitions": the DB field `kidnappings` is the DETENTION violence
  type (victim, guard, staff or relative held to force submission or execute
  the theft), distinct from the Kidnapping scenario (taken away and held).
- detention-flag-review.md / detention-flag-corrections.json: 40 records
  reviewed with evidence; 30 set-to-1 proposals accepted by the owner on
  2026-09-06 (listed in corrections-approved.md), 10 still open.
- apply_detention_wording.py: "Violence Used" in the 70 reviewed summaries now
  names detention explicitly (62 of 70 labelled), supported by the summary's
  own text; idempotent; supersedes the batch scripts' wording.

Worklist and docs
- sofia-worklist.md: 248 decisions, detention rule item replacing the old
  "no abduction" item, fresh-search section for the textless cases.
- README-START-HERE.md: progress notes, run commands, next steps.
- Bug fixed in passing: Wayback blocks stored in-memory text with carriage
  returns; now stored as read back from disk.

verify_all.py PASSES (2321 checks).

Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5.1 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01GZZENdTLzNGsbNy4DyF1yt
2026-09-06 19:36:45 +02:00

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CASE 068 | Robert Ross | June ?, 2020 | UK
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DATABASE RECORD
id 68
date June ?, 2020
original_date nan
year 2020
month 6
quarter 2020-Q2
victim Robert Ross
location (null)
country UK
scenario P2P Trade Gone Wrong
description Robert Ross, a Bitcoin trader from the United Kingdom, was robbed of approximately $800,000 in Bitcoin
kidnappings 1
violence_torture 0
drugs_alcohol 0
weapons 0
theft 0
life_taken 0
money_wanted $800,000
coin_type BTC
reports CryptoRo
notes gunpoint robbery
has_processed_date 0
created_at 2025-11-13 05:44:45
(flag legend: 'kidnappings' is the DETENTION flag — 1 when the victim was held against
their will at any point, tied, locked in, held at gunpoint or taken away; it is NOT the
same as the 'Kidnapping' scenario, which means taken away and held. See README, Definitions.)
AI SUMMARY [generated at bulk import, NOT verified against sources]
**Victim:** Robert Ross
**Attackers:** Unknown number of perpetrators
**Attack Method:** P2P Trade Gone Wrong - victim kidnapped
**Violence Used:** Threats/intimidation
**Crypto Stolen:** $800,000 in BTC
**Status:** Investigation ongoing
LINKED SOURCES
[url] https://crypto.ro/en/news/crypto-theft-investment-blogger-robbed-of-bitcoin-holdings-in-bali/
NOTES ON THIS FILE
* matched to sheet row 69: exact match on victim + year, unique on both sides
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FETCHED ARTICLE 1 [AUTO-TRIMMED — UNREVIEWED]
!! Furniture was cut by a script keyed on this case's record, not by a person.
!! It may still carry passages about OTHER cases from a round-up article.
!! The full page extract is kept in staging/ if a cut needs revisiting.
Source crypto.ro
URL https://crypto.ro/en/news/crypto-theft-investment-blogger-robbed-of-bitcoin-holdings-in-bali/
Field url
Retrieved 2026-08-06T13:47:22+00:00 via raw HTTP retrieval, deterministic extraction (HTTP 200)
Language unknown
Kept paragraphs headline [0] + 1-18 of 19
Length 4,680 chars
Integrity sha256 a45752dd033c7eb6df16c4c33bc9d7fec8d453bfdfd5f6ebb4d9a540c519fa32
Trimmed AUTO-TRIMMED, unreviewed: kept paragraphs 1-18 plus headline [0]; dropped 0 leading and 0 trailing paragraphs. Case-term hits on page: 7.
Caveat retrieved from a live page on the date above. Unlike text copied
from the spreadsheet, there is no second copy to hash it against.
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ORIGINAL (unknown, verbatim as retrieved)
Crypto theft: Investment blogger robbed of Bitcoin holdings in Bali
A popular investment blogger and cryptocurrency enthusiast, Yuri Boytsov, was attacked and robbed at his villa in Bali, according to reports. Four assailants, including an Indonesian man in a police uniform and two men of Caucasian appearance, reportedly stormed into Boytsov's villa and demanded access to his cryptocurrency wallets.
The attackers claimed that Boytsov had "ripped someone off" and demanded he transfers $284,000 in Bitcoin to their accounts. The attackers beat Boytsov and forced him to transfer the funds, which required verification with a picture of Boytsov's passport.
Local police have reportedly apprehended one suspect in the case, although he denies involvement and accuses Boytsov of being a fraudster. The incident highlights the growing risk of theft and fraud in the cryptocurrency space, particularly for high-profile investors and traders.
The Bali incident follows a series of recent cryptocurrency-related robberies in Russia, including the theft of video cards from a mining farm near Moscow and the robbery of a crypto trader selling stablecoins in the city. These incidents remind investors and traders to take appropriate security measures to protect their digital assets.
Cryptocurrency remains a lucrative target for criminals due to its decentralized nature and lack of regulation, making it difficult for authorities to track and recover stolen funds. As the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continues to rise, investors and traders must remain vigilant and take steps to secure their holdings.
Crypto Theft: Three Examples of Individuals Who Lost Their Digital Assets to Criminals
Pavel Lerner (2017): In December 2017, Pavel Lerner, the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Exmo, was kidnapped in Kiev, Ukraine. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $1 million in Bitcoin in exchange for Lerner's release. It is unclear whether the ransom was paid, but Lerner was eventually released unharmed.
Louis Meza (2018): In November 2018, Louis Meza, a New York resident, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and stealing $1.8 million in Ether from a friend. Meza allegedly lured his friend to a hotel room, where he and several accomplices tied the friend up and forced him to reveal his Ethereum wallet password. The group then transferred the funds out of the wallet and into their own accounts.
Robert Ross (2020): In June 2020, Robert Ross, a Bitcoin trader from the United Kingdom, was robbed of approximately $800,000 in Bitcoin at gunpoint. Ross had arranged to meet a buyer to sell the Bitcoin, but when he arrived at the agreed-upon location, he was held at gunpoint and forced to transfer the funds to the attacker's wallet. The attacker was later arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison.
How to prevent crypto theft?
Preventing crypto theft requires a combination of strong security measures and vigilance on the part of investors and traders. Here are some steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of crypto theft:
Use a secure wallet: A secure hardware wallet is one of the best ways to protect your digital assets. Hardware wallets store your private keys offline, making them much more difficult for hackers to access. Make sure to choose a wallet from a reputable manufacturer and keep it in a secure location.
Use two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by requiring a second form of verification in addition to your password. This can include a fingerprint, a code sent to your phone, or a physical security key.
Be cautious with public Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi networks can be a security risk, as they may be monitored by hackers. Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks when accessing your cryptocurrency accounts or wallets.
Keep your software up to date: Keep your computer and mobile devices updated with the latest security patches and software updates. Outdated software can have vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.
Be wary of phishing scams: Phishing scams are a common way for hackers to steal login credentials and other sensitive information. Be cautious of emails or messages that ask for your login information or direct you to a fake website.
Diversify your holdings: Consider diversifying your cryptocurrency holdings across multiple wallets and exchanges. This can help minimize the impact of a potential hack or theft.
By taking these steps, investors and traders can help protect their digital assets from theft and fraud. It is important to remain vigilant and stay up to date on the latest security threats in the cryptocurrency space.
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