金色财经
金色财经|Feb 08, 2026 02:10
[Two Teenagers Drive 600 Miles Allegedly Attempting a $66 Million Cryptocurrency Heist, Now Facing Felony Charges] According to a report by Jinse Finance, citing local media, two high school students from California are facing eight charges each, including kidnapping and aggravated assault. They allegedly posed as delivery personnel and broke into a residence in Scottsdale, Arizona, attempting to steal $66 million in cryptocurrency. Police stated that the two teenagers confessed to being recruited via the encrypted messaging app Signal by unidentified individuals using the aliases 'Red' and '8.' These individuals provided $1,000 and the victim's home address to carry out the extortion. The case has also highlighted a record increase in so-called 'wrench attacks' targeting cryptocurrency holders. These attacks involve criminals using real-world violence, threats, or coercion to force victims to hand over private keys or transfer crypto assets.
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