A Florida man has been convicted in the United States for orchestrating an international scheme that involved violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency. The operation targeted victims throughout the country, who were kidnapped and assaulted to gain access to their cryptocurrency accounts. The defendant is facing a minimum sentence of seven years and a […]
Spate of Robberies Targeting Swedish Bitcoiners Linked to the Country’s Unfit Privacy Laws
A bitcoin-owning Swedish couple was recently the latest victim of robbers that appear to target prominent bitcoin and crypto personalities. One social media user said the spate of robberies may be linked to Sweden’s antiquated privacy laws which make it easy for criminals to obtain tax records and residence details of targeted individuals. Victims Publicly […]
Canadian Police Warn of Surge in Home Invasion-Style Robberies Targeting Affluent Crypto Investors
Canadian law enforcement reports that affluent cryptocurrency investors have become targets of home invasion-style robberies. Both Delta Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Richmond have issued warnings after having dealt with multiple robberies involving prominent cryptocurrency investors over the past year. Wealthy Crypto Investors Become Targets in Canada Over the last 12 months, numerous […]