According to a statement from Avon and Somerset Police in the United Kingdom, three men were sentenced to 5 to 6 years in prison for breaking into a residence in Bristol, assaulting the victim, and demanding digital currency.
UK crypto trader @rrealist said that October 13 three knife-wielding assailants broke into his residence and forced him to hand over crypto assets, claiming losses of approximately 800000 USD. Police attended the scene, but the case and the flow of funds have not been independently confirmed.
PANews, citing the X account @rrealist reported that their UK residence was robbed at knifepoint, with approximately 800000 USD in assets and a Rolex watch stolen. Police have become involved.
A luxury home near Pattaya, Thailand, was the scene of an armed home invasion, and the victim was forced to transfer approximately 820000 USD in cryptocurrency; police have launched an investigation and are tracing the assets.
West Midlands Police said that a couple in Birmingham were robbed in a home invasion and forced to transfer a large amount of cryptocurrency, while high-value watches were also stolen. Police are offering a reward for information.
According to PANews, citing a San Jose Police Department statement, two men were arrested on suspicion of posing as delivery couriers and carrying out an attempted armed home invasion robbery targeting crypto asset holders. Police said the case may involve multiple locations, including Atherton.