Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery
A businessman and his pregnant wife were subjected to a violent home invasion by attackers seeking to steal cryptocurrency. The incident highlights a rising trend of 'wrench attacks' targeting digital asset holders.
Why it matters
The rise of violent physical attacks targeting crypto investors raises significant safety concerns for the digital asset community.
Figure caption, WATCH: Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten him and his pregnant wife
Warning: This story contains distressing details
A businessman was beaten with hammers by masked men who broke into his home and threatened to kill his heavily pregnant wife unless he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.
Speaking to the BBC, the couple, who want to remain anonymous, described the attack as "horrific" and said they feared for their unborn baby's life.
The attackers left in a car driven by a getaway driver after the man transferred his crypto savings.
Crimestoppers are offering a £10,000 reward for information in the attack, which was captured on home security footage and is being investigated by the police.
Experts say it is one of a growing type of violent theft known as a "wrench attack" targeting cryptocurrency investors.
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