NYPD officers sidelined amid accusations of aiding suspects in a shocking crypto trader assault, prompting major public scrutiny.

The pair of hard-partying crypto bros accused of sadistically torturing an Italian millionaire lured him to New York City with the promise of returning Bitcoin they had allegedly stolen from him

Like co-defendant John Woeltz, the second suspect is expected to face charges of kidnapping, assault and unlawful imprisonment, police sources said.

William Duplessie, 33, is charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment and possession of a firearm.

The Euro exec became a person of interest in the case after the arrest of Kentucky crypto king John Woeltz on Friday for allegedly holding wealthy trader Michael Vanlentino Teofrasto Carturan

The BriefA 28-year-old man visiting from Italy was kidnapped and tortured for weeks in SoHo by two men demanding his Bitcoin password.The case highlights the rise of "wrench attacks," where physical violence is used to extract crypto access.

Before they allegedly kidnapped an Italian tourist, crypto bros John Woeltz and William Duplessie were rolling up to NYC nightclubs with their own security — and looking for "Instagram baddies."

The second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian bitcoin dealer inside a SoHo townhouse was seen scowling as he was remanded without bail in court Tuesday night.