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UK Crypto Home Attack Involves Threats to Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child
Image: Bitcoin.com NewsMasked intruders broke into a UK couple's home in December, threatening to kill the pregnant wife and her unborn child to steal cryptocurrency. The husband was beaten with hammers during the 45-minute assault. Attackers used a remote video call to direct the on-site theft, and the couple transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds in crypto to the criminals. Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to those responsible.
Key points
- Masked intruders broke into a UK couple's home in December to steal cryptocurrency.
- Attackers threatened to kill the pregnant wife and her unborn child during the assault.
- The couple transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds in crypto to the criminals.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the risk of physical coercion targeting crypto holders, a trend that has affected industry figures and investors across multiple regions. Recovering stolen crypto can also prove challenging depending on the asset and circumstances.
What's unclear
The reports do not specify the exact type of cryptocurrency stolen in the attack.
The reports do not state whether any of the stolen funds have been recovered.
Sources · 2 publishers
99Bitcoins
Tier 3
Horrific Crypto Robbery in the UK as Thieves Threaten to Kill Pregnant Wife’s Baby
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Bitcoin.com News
- Confirmed by 99Bitcoins
- CryptoVideos brief published
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