Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery
Summary
A man in Solihull was violently attacked by masked men who forced him to transfer hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency while threatening his heavily pregnant wife. The criminals used a live video call to guide the robbery, which is part of a rising trend of brutal "wrench attacks" targeting cryptocurrency owners.Key Facts
- Three masked men broke into the man's home and beat him with hammers for 45 minutes.
- The man's pregnant wife was held down and suffocated with a pillow while being threatened.
- The attackers forced the man to unlock his phone and transfer his cryptocurrency savings.
- The robbery was organized remotely via a live video call directing the attackers.
- The criminals also stole expensive Rolex watches during the attack.
- The couple feared for their unborn baby's life; the baby survived and was born full term.
- These violent thefts, called "wrench attacks," have increased as cryptocurrency values rise.
- Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information, and the police are investigating.
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