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Increase in cryptocurrency kidnapping cases in Europe, a man in Spain is murdered
BlockBeats News, December 11 — According to Ibtimes, Spanish police recently cracked a violent kidnapping case targeting cryptocurrency holders. A man and his partner were kidnapped; the man was shot in the leg while attempting to escape and was found dead in a forest near Mijas, Málaga Province. Police have arrested 5 people in Spain, and 4 others have been charged in Denmark, indicating the transnational nature of such criminal networks. As the value of cryptocurrencies rises, similar violent incidents have surged worldwide. In 2024, multiple kidnapping cases targeting cryptocurrency holders have occurred in Canada, France, the United States, and Paris. Criminals typically hold victims for several hours, forcing them to reveal wallet passwords or biometric access. Experts note that these recurring crimes demonstrate that criminals are developing specialized knowledge targeting digital assets, posing a serious threat to digital currency holders.