🚀 US DOJ Sentences 12 For Cryptocurrency Theft In Violent Home Invasions
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According to Odaily, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the sentencing of 12 individuals involved in a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency. Remy Ra St Felix from West Palm Beach, Florida, who led the operation, received a 47-year prison sentence. The crimes involved the theft of over $3.5 million in digital assets. The convicted individuals included several criminals responsible for planning and executing the robberies, which spanned multiple states.
Court records reveal that St Felix and his accomplices used SIM card swapping to take control of victims' phone numbers, thereby gaining access to their cryptocurrency accounts. Once they had control of these accounts, they conducted home invasions, binding and threatening victims with firearms to obtain access to computers and cryptocurrency trading accounts, facilitating the theft of digital currencies. The DOJ added that the conspirators laundered the stolen funds through anonymity-enhanced cryptocurrencies, 'instant exchanges,' and decentralized exchanges (DEX) that do not require Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
One of the main accomplices, Seemungal, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay $4,038,479.39 in restitution. Seemungal pleaded guilty on December 19, 2023, to charges of hacking victims' cryptocurrency accounts and committing home invasions. A total of nine co-conspirators received long-term prison sentences for conspiracy to kidnap, while other key participants were penalized for their involvement.#DOJ #cryptocurrency #theft #homeinvasion #digitalassets #prisonsentences #SIMcardswapping #laundering #KYC #DEX #criminaljustice #violence
🚀 Amouranth Targeted In Home Invasion Amid Rising Crypto Attacks
#Amouranth #homeinvasion #crypto #cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Ether #cryptoattacks #Twitch #OnlyFans #organizedcrime #decoywallet #BTC #ETH
According to Cointelegraph, popular streamer Amouranth, whose real name is Kaitlyn Siragusa, reported a home invasion on March 2, where robbers allegedly demanded cryptocurrency. Amouranth shared her experience on X, stating that the intruders were yelling for crypto. In November 2024, she had revealed her holdings of approximately 211 Bitcoin, valued at $20 million at the time, and around $80,000 in Ether.
On March 3, Amouranth provided an update, mentioning that three armed men were involved in the incident. She shared a video, presumably from a security camera, showing the men being led to another part of her property before three loud noises were heard, causing the intruders to flee. Amouranth is known for her transparency regarding her finances, having appeared on a YouTube personal finance show and sharing her earnings from various platforms. She gained fame on Twitch as the most-watched female streamer in 2021 and 2022 and has recently expanded her presence to OnlyFans.
The incident involving Amouranth is part of a series of high-profile 'crypto wrench' attacks in 2025, where individuals are threatened with physical harm to surrender their cryptocurrency. In January, a Canadian volunteer moderator of a crypto forum reportedly went into hiding after an attempted kidnapping aimed at forcing him to transfer his Bitcoin. On January 21, David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was allegedly abducted from his home, with the kidnappers demanding a crypto ransom. Another similar incident was reported in February 2025 in Chicago.
As highlighted by 'Dr. Anon' in Cointelegraph Magazine, these attacks are often life-threatening situations orchestrated by organized criminals. However, individuals can mitigate potential losses by maintaining a 'decoy' crypto wallet containing a small portion of their funds.#Amouranth #homeinvasion #crypto #cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Ether #cryptoattacks #Twitch #OnlyFans #organizedcrime #decoywallet #BTC #ETH
🚀 French Woman Attacked in Home Over Cryptocurrency Holdings
#FrenchWoman #Cryptocurrency #Assault #HomeInvasion #Suresnes #ViolentRobbery #Investigation
According to Odaily, a female cryptocurrency investor was assaulted in her home in Suresnes, France, on Monday, July 7. The attack occurred in the presence of her husband and child. The suspect reportedly struck the victim approximately ten times in the face. Following the arrest, one of the attackers claimed to have discovered the woman's cryptocurrency holdings through social media. The police have taken charge of the case and are investigating it as an attempted violent robbery.#FrenchWoman #Cryptocurrency #Assault #HomeInvasion #Suresnes #ViolentRobbery #Investigation
🚀 Tech Investor's San Francisco Home Targeted in Armed Robbery, $11 Million in Crypto Stolen
#TechInvestor #SanFrancisco #ArmedRobbery #CryptoTheft #Ethereum #Bitcoin #OrganizedCrime #SamAltman #LachyGroom #VentureCapitalist #CryptoRobbery #SurveillanceFootage #CryptoCrime #CryptoSecurity #HomeInvasion #PoliceInvestigation #BTC #ETH
According to BlockBeats, a tech investor who previously dated OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman was the victim of an armed robbery at his San Francisco residence last Saturday night, resulting in the theft of $11 million in cryptocurrency assets.
Surveillance footage reveals the suspect disguised as a delivery person, carrying a white package, and ringing the doorbell of the $4.4 million home. The suspect falsely identified himself as 'Joshua' and claimed to be a UPS partner employee. Upon opening the door and confirming his identity as Joshua, the victim was followed inside by the suspect, leading to a loud commotion.
Police sources indicate that the suspect held the victim at gunpoint, bound him with tape, and emptied his crypto accounts, also stealing his phone and computer. When police arrived at 6:45 p.m., they found the victim with multiple bruises. Investigators believe the gunman, who stole Ethereum and Bitcoin valued at $11 million, was part of an organized crime group.
Witnesses describe the suspect torturing the victim after binding him, beating him while on speakerphone with someone who had a foreign accent and was reciting the victim's personal information. The robbers emptied all of his crypto wallets within approximately 90 minutes.
The homeowner, 31-year-old Lachy Groom, is a venture capitalist and former boyfriend of 40-year-old Sam Altman. Property records show he purchased the home from Altman's brother in 2021 for $1.8 million.#TechInvestor #SanFrancisco #ArmedRobbery #CryptoTheft #Ethereum #Bitcoin #OrganizedCrime #SamAltman #LachyGroom #VentureCapitalist #CryptoRobbery #SurveillanceFootage #CryptoCrime #CryptoSecurity #HomeInvasion #PoliceInvestigation #BTC #ETH
🚀 Canadian Family Loses $1.6 Million in Bitcoin After Violent Home Invasion
#Bitcoin #homeinvasion #Canada #cryptocurrencycrime #violentcrime #organizedcrime #HongKong #investorsecurity #familytrauma #criminaljustice #BTC
According to Odaily, a family residing in British Columbia, Canada, experienced a violent home invasion in April 2024. Four masked intruders, disguised as postal workers, entered the family's home. The parents were subjected to waterboarding and physical assault, while their 18-year-old daughter was forced to take nude photographs. The ordeal lasted 13 hours and resulted in the loss of $1.6 million in Bitcoin.
A suspect from Hong Kong has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in the crime, admitting he was hired for a fee of 50,000 Canadian dollars. The other three suspects remain at large. Police have issued warnings that as cryptocurrency investors become targets for organized crime, similar incidents may continue to occur.#Bitcoin #homeinvasion #Canada #cryptocurrencycrime #violentcrime #organizedcrime #HongKong #investorsecurity #familytrauma #criminaljustice #BTC
🚀 Former LAPD Officer Convicted for Cryptocurrency Theft in Home Invasion
#LAPD #cryptocurrency #theft #homeinvasion #EricHalem #kidnapping #robbery #Bitcoin #wrenchattacks #cryptoassets #securitymeasures #NS3AI #cryptocrime #BTC
A former Los Angeles Police Department officer, Eric Halem, has been convicted of kidnapping and robbery after stealing $350,000 in cryptocurrency during a home invasion in 2024. According to NS3.AI, Halem posed as a police officer and threatened violence to coerce the victim into handing over Bitcoin keys. This incident is part of a growing trend of physical assaults on cryptocurrency holders, known as 'wrench attacks,' which have increased by 75% in 2025, resulting in losses exceeding $40 million. Experts are urging enhanced security measures to protect crypto assets.#LAPD #cryptocurrency #theft #homeinvasion #EricHalem #kidnapping #robbery #Bitcoin #wrenchattacks #cryptoassets #securitymeasures #NS3AI #cryptocrime #BTC
🚀 Bitcoin Theft: French Couple Forced to Transfer €900,000 in Home Invasion
#Bitcoin #CryptoTheft #HomeInvasion #France #CyberCrime #Security #Cryptocurrency #PersonalSafety #BitcoinTheft #FinancialCrime #BTC
A couple residing near Versailles experienced a harrowing ordeal when they were compelled at knifepoint to transfer approximately €900,000 in Bitcoin. According to NS3.AI, this incident is part of a growing trend of crypto-linked home invasions in France. French authorities are increasingly concerned about these attacks, which are now seen as a significant threat to private individuals, not just industry insiders. This pattern of crime is prompting Bitcoin holders and executives to adopt stricter personal security measures and more restrictive custody routines.#Bitcoin #CryptoTheft #HomeInvasion #France #CyberCrime #Security #Cryptocurrency #PersonalSafety #BitcoinTheft #FinancialCrime #BTC