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Police Crackdown on Crypto Kidnapping Gang Linked to Málaga Murder

Spanish and Danish police recently joined forces to dismantle a criminal gang implicated in the kidnapping and murder of a man in Málaga over cryptocurrency.

The incident began when a woman reported a violent attack in Mijas, claiming that masked assailants armed with firearms assaulted her and her partner.

During the attack, the victim attempted to escape but was shot in the leg, leading to both individuals being forcibly taken to a safe house.

While the assailants tried to access the couple’s digital wallets, they released the woman after several hours, but her partner was tragically found dead later, showing signs of torture.

Intensive investigations by the police uncovered evidence that led to five arrests in Spain, with six homes searched in Madrid and Málaga.

Authorities also charged four individuals in Denmark with connection to this horrific crime, indicating a broader pattern of cryptocurrency-related violence.

Notably, two of those arrested had previously been incarcerated for similar offenses linked to crypto-themed armed robberies and kidnappings.

This brutal case mirrors other recent incidents where victims were tortured and killed, raising alarms about rising violence in the crypto space.

Critical forensic evidence was gathered during house searches, resulting in the seizure of handguns, a baton, and several electronic devices.

As law enforcement agencies continue to investigate, this incident highlights the darker sides of the booming cryptocurrency market.