星球日报|12月 19, 2025 03:11
[Brazilian Police Solve Bitcoin Robbery Case, 8 Suspects Arrested, 1 Fugitive]
Odaily Planet Daily News – Police in São Paulo, Brazil, successfully arrested 8 suspects involved in a Bitcoin robbery during a large-scale operation codenamed 'Operation Cryptonita,' while 1 suspect remains at large. According to the investigation, the victim revealed their Bitcoin investment to a worker during office renovations and was subsequently robbed at gunpoint by an armed gang in November 2024. Within approximately one hour, the gang forced the victim to transfer Bitcoin worth about $54,000 and also stole a truck, mobile phones, and laptops valued at $36,200. By tracking digital transactions, police discovered that the suspects had created shell companies for money laundering. Most of the suspects have prior criminal records and connections to the construction industry. (CriptoNoticias)
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