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Back to EpisodesCrypto Heist Teens Arrested in Scottsdale
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Two California teens, aided by an online network, were arrested in Scottsdale after posing as delivery personnel to rob a home for cryptocurrency. The victims, a 72-year-old man and a woman, were duct-taped and forced to reveal their crypto holdings. The teens were connected to a pattern of similar home invasions targeting crypto holders in the Bay Area. The FBI is now investigating these cases, known as wrench attacks, which involve criminals exploiting data leaks and recruiting young individuals through online platforms and video games.
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