**[Increase in Cryptocurrency Kidnappings in Europe, Spanish Man Killed]** BlockBeats reports that on December 11, according to Ibtimes, Spanish police recently uncovered a violent kidnapping case targeting cryptocurrency holders. A man and his partner were abducted, and the man was shot in the leg while attempting to escape. He was ultimately found dead in a forest near Mijas, Málaga province. Police have arrested five individuals in Spain, while another four have been charged in Denmark, highlighting the transnational nature of such criminal networks. As cryptocurrency values rise, similar violent incidents have surged globally. In 2024, multiple kidnapping cases targeting cryptocurrency holders occurred in Canada, France, the United States, and Paris. Criminals often detain victims for several hours, forcing them to provide wallet passwords or biometric access credentials. Experts point out that these recurring crimes indicate that perpetrators are developing specialized knowledge targeting crypto assets, posing a serious threat to digital currency holders.