In brief
- Five people have been arrested in Spain over an April kidnapping and murder in Málaga, in which attackers allegedly tried to force access to the victims’ crypto wallets.
- Four suspects in Denmark have also been charged.
- The case is the latest in a growing number of “wrench attacks” targeting crypto holders.
Spanish Policía Nacional officers have dismantled an organization allegedly involved in the kidnapping and murder of a man in Málaga earlier this year, the agency announced on Wednesday.
In April, the group assaulted a couple and, after shooting the man in the leg, forced them both into a house where they were held for several hours. The kidnappers reportedly attempted to access the victims’ digital wallets to steal…
Dec 11 2025
