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Right. So, apparently people are now getting murdered for their Bitcoin. Honestly, it’s like, what did we even learn? 🙄 Spanish and Danish police have teamed up to dismantle a gang who decided kidnapping and…well, let’s just say things escalated…was a perfectly reasonable way to get their hands on some crypto. Because subtlety is so overrated.
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- So, a Málaga couple gets snatched for their digital fortunes. One of them didn’t make it. Casual.
- Police found a delightful little collection of weapons, blood-stained clothes (chic!), and phones. Honestly, the evidence practically writes itself.
- Turns out this isn’t a one-off. It’s this terrifying trend of “wrench attacks” – which, frankly, is a terrible name. Can we get a better PR person on this?
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Five people are in Spanish custody and four more are facing charges in Denmark. Apparently, forced digital asset transfer is now a thing. Who knew? 🤷\u200d♀️
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The police statements suggest a delightfully organized criminal enterprise. You know, spreadsheets, team meetings, a vision board. All to steal your precious Dogecoin. The ambition is…admirable? No, no. Definitely not.
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It all started in April when someone decided to ambush a couple in Mijas. Masked individuals, handguns… the whole shebang. Very dramatic. Very illegal. It’s a whole thing.
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Spanish police arrest members of violent ring
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The gentleman involved attempted an escape, resulting in a gunshot wound. Because, naturally. They were then held captive while the captors tried their luck at cracking the crypto wallets. The pressure! 😫
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The lady was released (lucky her), but… well, the bloke didn’t fare so well. Found in a wooded area. Very…final. Authorities are being all ‘signs of violence’ like we didn’t already suspect foul play.
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Raids in Madrid and Málaga yielded the usual suspects: guns (one real, one…not so much), a baton (for, you know, persuasion), and enough incriminating evidence to fill a small museum. Apparently, they even had blood-stained outfits. A bold fashion choice, if you ask me.
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And in Denmark, four suspects are being charged. Two of them were already in prison for similar shenanigans. Like, come on. You’d think they’d learn. 🤦\u200d♀️
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This whole thing is part of a rather worrying pattern of physically threatening people for their crypto. These “wrench attacks” (still hate the name) are becoming increasingly common. It feels very…unpleasant.
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Chainalysis (because who doesn’t love a good blockchain analytics firm?) is predicting record levels of these attacks in 2025. 35 already this year! Have people lost their minds? Clearly.
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Apparently, crypto crime is shifting from hacking to good old-fashioned intimidation. Over $2.17 billion stolen this year, with nearly a quarter of that from personal wallet attacks. It’s a modern-day Wild West.
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Criminals are going after the big wallets, especially in Asia-Pacific. Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, the Philippines…apparently, everyone wants a piece of the digital pie. Some people are getting seriously hurt. It’s all very bleak. 😔
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Right. So, apparently people are now getting murdered for their Bitcoin. Honestly, it’s like, what did we even learn? 🙄 Spanish and Danish police have teamed up to dismantle a gang who decided kidnapping and…well, let’s just say things escalated…was a perfectly reasonable way to get their hands on some crypto. Because subtlety is so overrated.
- So, a Málaga couple gets snatched for their digital fortunes. One of them didn’t make it. Casual.
- Police found a delightful little collection of weapons, blood-stained clothes (chic!), and phones. Honestly, the evidence practically writes itself.
- Turns out this isn’t a one-off. It’s this terrifying trend of “wrench attacks” – which, frankly, is a terrible name. Can we get a better PR person on this?
Five people are in Spanish custody and four more are facing charges in Denmark. Apparently, forced digital asset transfer is now a thing. Who knew? 🤷♀️
The police statements suggest a delightfully organized criminal enterprise. You know, spreadsheets, team meetings, a vision board. All to steal your precious Dogecoin. The ambition is…admirable? No, no. Definitely not.
It all started in April when someone decided to ambush a couple in Mijas. Masked individuals, handguns… the whole shebang. Very dramatic. Very illegal. It’s a whole thing.
Spanish police arrest members of violent ring
The gentleman involved attempted an escape, resulting in a gunshot wound. Because, naturally. They were then held captive while the captors tried their luck at cracking the crypto wallets. The pressure! 😫
The lady was released (lucky her), but… well, the bloke didn’t fare so well. Found in a wooded area. Very…final. Authorities are being all ‘signs of violence’ like we didn’t already suspect foul play.
Raids in Madrid and Málaga yielded the usual suspects: guns (one real, one…not so much), a baton (for, you know, persuasion), and enough incriminating evidence to fill a small museum. Apparently, they even had blood-stained outfits. A bold fashion choice, if you ask me.
And in Denmark, four suspects are being charged. Two of them were already in prison for similar shenanigans. Like, come on. You’d think they’d learn. 🤦♀️
This whole thing is part of a rather worrying pattern of physically threatening people for their crypto. These “wrench attacks” (still hate the name) are becoming increasingly common. It feels very…unpleasant.
Chainalysis (because who doesn’t love a good blockchain analytics firm?) is predicting record levels of these attacks in 2025. 35 already this year! Have people lost their minds? Clearly.
Apparently, crypto crime is shifting from hacking to good old-fashioned intimidation. Over $2.17 billion stolen this year, with nearly a quarter of that from personal wallet attacks. It’s a modern-day Wild West.
Criminals are going after the big wallets, especially in Asia-Pacific. Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, the Philippines…apparently, everyone wants a piece of the digital pie. Some people are getting seriously hurt. It’s all very bleak. 😔
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