A couple in the UK were robbed and threatened with knives to transfer large amounts of cryptocurrency According to TechFlow, a young couple in Birmingham's Smith's Wood residence experienced a suspected premeditated home invasion robbery, according to West Midlands police. On December 13, 2025, when the two returned home and opened the door, three men got off a nearby vehicle and forcibly broke into the residence, demanding that the couple transfer large amounts of cryptocurrency. During this period, a fourth person also provided instructions to the attackers through video calls. The police stated that the husband was beaten and seriously injured, and his pregnant wife was also threatened with a knife. The attacker fled in a suspected black BMW X3 after obtaining cryptocurrency and multiple high-value watches. At present, Crimestoppers offer a maximum reward of £ 10000 for collecting clues, which is applicable to the information that ultimately leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals involved.