Lil Zay Osama's Crypto Heist: Kidnapping Plot

0:00It's April 30th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Music News today. Music News powered by AI. Chicago rapper Lil's Day Osama is catching heat with charges linked to a home invasion and kidnapping plot. Cory Doxay, he was part of her crew, plotting to jack cryptocurrency, cash and valuables by holding victims hostage during the robbery. On March 8th, one of the guys drove a stolen ride to a spot in Winnetka, posing as a food delivery to get the door open. They allegedly rushed in, demanding safes, computers, and bank logins while the crew was inside. Investigators point to phone calls where some suspects, including ties to Osama, gave real-time tips on cracking the crypto wallets. The victims got restrained until the thieves scored access to the digital goods. Now facing conspiracy to kidnap and rob across state lines, prosecutors warned back about $111,300 they claimed. Got swiped. Osama's lawyer flat out denies it, saying his client wasn't even there or planning anything.

1:02This case is still unfolding, so we'll see how the courts play it out with more details dropping soon.