Spain different!

According to BlockBeats, Spanish authorities have recently dismantled a violent kidnapping operation targeting cryptocurrency holders. A man and his partner were abducted, with the man being shot in the leg during an escape attempt. He was later found dead in a forest near Mijas, Malaga province. Police have arrested five individuals in Spain, while four others have been charged in Denmark, highlighting the international scope of such criminal networks.

As the value of cryptocurrencies rises, similar violent incidents have surged globally. In 2024, multiple kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency holders occurred in Canada, France, the United States, and Paris. Criminals typically detain victims for several hours, coercing them into revealing wallet passwords or biometric access.

Experts emphasize that these recurring crimes indicate that perpetrators are developing specialized knowledge in targeting crypto assets, posing a significant threat to digital currency holders.