Spanish authorities have arrested five individuals accused of murdering a man and kidnapping his partner during a cryptocurrency theft in southern Spain. The incident occurred in April, leading to the man's death and the woman's eventual release. Four others face charges in Denmark for related offenses.
In April, a man and his partner were attacked in southern Spain as part of an effort to steal their cryptocurrency assets. The man was shot in the leg while trying to escape, according to police statements. The couple was then taken to a house where they were held for several hours as the perpetrators attempted to access their digital wallets.
The woman was released at midnight and immediately reported the abduction to authorities. Police subsequently discovered the man's body in a wooded area in Mijas, within Malaga province. Investigations led to house searches in Madrid and Malaga, where officers seized pistols and various items linked to the crime, including trousers stained with blood.
Spanish police released social media video footage showing raids on an unidentified location, vehicle searches, and the escorting of handcuffed suspects. The exact timing of the arrests was not disclosed. Additionally, four people have been charged in Denmark, two of whom were already imprisoned for similar crimes.
This case highlights a growing trend of kidnappings and abductions targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency sector worldwide, amid the currency's increasing popularity.
