Mysterious Activity Detected in Bitcoin Address Linked To Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note

The case of the missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has taken a new turn as a mysterious activity has been detected in a Bitcoin wallet linked to the alleged ransom demand. It marks the first sign of movement connected to the ransom note since the case began on January 31, 2026, when Guthrie went missing from her home.

The development has raised fresh questions and renewed attention around the investigation that had seen little communication from the suspected kidnappers in recent days.

Bitcoin Wallet Activity Adds Twist to Nancy Guthrie Missing Case

The latest reports claim that a Bitcoin wallet linked to a ransom note connected to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has shown new activity. According to TMZ founder Harvey Levin, the wallet has made its first transaction since its details were made public.

While Levin identified the mysterious “activity” in the ransom Bitcoin wallet, he hasn’t mentioned the exact amount moved. TMZ stated,

“We’ve seen activity for the first time in the Bitcoin account listed in the first ransom note, which was sent to us here at TMZ, and also to 2 TV stations in Tucson. For various reasons, we are not going to reveal the amount, but the activity happened in the last 25 minutes.”

This incident comes on the heels of the recent kidnapping attempt reported by CoinGape. A Canadian Crypto forum moderator was reportedly attempted to be kidnapped and tortured by a group of masked men.

NEW INFO: KGUN 9 can confirm there is activity in the bitcoin account listed in the ransom email.

The activity is less than $300.

— KGUN 9 (@kgun9) February 11, 2026

Although TMZ hasn’t disclosed details of the transaction, including the amount, KGUN9, a prominent media platform on X, unveiled that the Bitcoin wallet moved about $300. Other details still remain unknown.

Unveiling the Abduction of Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman, went missing on January 31 from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Since then, an investigation has been going on as the team believes that the woman has been abducted. This assumption is based on some signs of struggle and blood at the space that matched her DNA.

Soon after the incident, TMZ and several Tucson TV stations received a ransom note, demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for the safe return of Nancie Guthrie. This happens amid the prevailing Bitcoin price crash, when BTC is trading at severe lows. The deadlines noted in the letter were February 5 and February 9. 

The investigation team hasn’t yet confirmed if the letter is directly linked to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. However, the latest development reveals that the Bitcoin address mentioned in the letter had its first transaction.

Police Probe Multiple Persons of Interest in Guthrie Case

Reportedly, the police are probing multiple individuals in connection with the Nancy Guthrie case. The team is closely reviewing surveillance footage and photos after a masked person was seen near Guthrie’s home earlier that same day.

At the same time, the FBI and local authorities searched a property in Rio Rico, about 60 miles south of Tucson near the U.S.–Mexico border, as part of the investigation. FBI Director Kash Patel said officials are looking into more than one person of interest as the case continues to unfold.