[Five Individuals in the UK Sentenced for 'Wrench Attack' on Cryptocurrency Holder, Forcing Victim to Transfer Crypto Assets] BlockBeats News, May 23: UK police announced that five individuals have been sentenced in a 'Wrench Attack' case targeting a cryptocurrency holder. The suspects met the victim at a bar in Shoreditch, London, in July 2025, forcibly took them home, and used violent threats and facial recognition verification to compel access to their bank and cryptocurrency accounts. They stole over £10,000 in funds, cryptocurrencies, and valuables such as watches. During the investigation, cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase reported the victim's account showing abnormal activity to the police. Authorities subsequently identified and arrested the suspects. The court sentenced four main perpetrators to prison terms ranging from 3.5 to 6.5 years, while another individual involved was sentenced to community service for money laundering. Police stated that the case caused long-term psychological trauma to the victim and their family, highlighting the rising risk of offline violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency holders. [Original Link]