21 Years Old. $200K in Crypto. Tortured and Murdered in Vienna.
A 21-year-old Ukrainian student, Danylo (Daniil) Kuzmin, was found dead in a burnt car in Vienna (Nov 2024) after a targeted #crypto robbery.
What happened (simple):
๐น He was attacked in a hotel parking area
๐น Forced to reveal crypto wallet passwords
๐น Around $200,000 was stolen from two wallets
๐น His car was then set on fire
Who was arrested:
๐น A 19-year-old university peer (someone he knew)
๐น A 45-year-old former customs official
๐น Police found ~$100,000 cash on the younger suspect
Key lesson for crypto users:
โ ๏ธ Privacy is not optional. Itโs survival.
The victim reportedly shared details about his familyโs crypto wealth with someone he trusted and that information was used against him.
Crypto OpSec basics everyone must follow:
๐น Never share wallet balances or passwords
๐น Donโt tell friends or strangers about your holdings
๐น Use hardware wallets & strong security
๐น Keep wealth private, always
In crypto, loose talk can be deadly.
Protect your keys. Protect your privacy. Protect your life.
