Three men face federal charges for allegedly robbing crypto holders using firearms and coercion to steal $6.5 million in digital assets.
Federal authorities charged three men in a violent robbery spree targeting cryptocurrency investors, resulting in the theft of $6.5 million in digital assets. The suspects allegedly posed as delivery workers, using firearms, duct tape, and zip ties to force victims to disclose crypto account details and transfer funds to controlled wallets.
The indictment details multiple incidents where victims were kidnapped or threatened, with one case involving the transfer of approximately $6.5 million in cryptocurrency. The defendants remain in federal custody, and the charges are pending in court.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the case highlights growing risks of violent crime linked to digital asset holdings.