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Spain, Denmark Dismantle Cross-Border Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Málaga Killing

Police say seizures from coordinated searches link the suspects to a violent scheme targeting digital wallets.

Overview

  • Spanish police arrested five suspects and Danish authorities charged four others in the case, according to official statements.
  • The victims were abducted in April in Mijas, with the male victim later found dead showing signs of violence and a gunshot wound.
  • Investigators say the attackers tried to force access to the couple’s cryptocurrency wallets, and the man was shot while attempting to flee.
  • Six raids in Madrid and Málaga recovered one real and one fake handgun, a baton, blood-stained clothing, mobile devices, documents, and biological evidence.
  • Danish police said two of the charged suspects were already imprisoned for similar offenses, as industry data points to a 2025 rise in violent 'wrench attacks.'