Five suspects were apprehended in connection with a kidnapping and murder case in Málaga, where the assailants aimed to access the victims’ cryptocurrency wallets. Four additional suspects were charged in Denmark, marking a disturbing trend of ‘wrench attacks’ aimed at crypto holders.
Security experts reported a significant increase in wrench attacks as cryptocurrency values soar. Ong Zi Jiang from Coinut noted the issue’s escalation in 2025, largely influenced by economic shifts and rising burglaries targeting crypto investors.
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