Spanish police dismantle a violent kidnapping case related to cryptocurrency

The Spanish police recently cracked a violent kidnapping case targeting cryptocurrency holders. A man and his partner were kidnapped, and the man was shot in the leg while attempting to escape, ultimately being found dead in the woods near Mijas in the province of Malaga. The police have arrested 5 people in Spain, and 4 others have been prosecuted in Denmark, highlighting the transnational nature of such criminal networks. As the value of cryptocurrencies rises, similar violent incidents have surged globally.