A middle-aged Swedish couple was the target of a violent home invasion this week by a suspected Bitcoin robbery gang active in the country. The couple was assaulted and robbed of crypto, marking the latest in a series of similar cryptocurrency-motivated crimes.
Per reports, the incident in the town of Rönninge follows two other recent Bitcoin robberies targeting prominent figures in Sweden’s crypto industry. The trend highlights concerns around privacy and crypto theft.
Victims are often identified through public crypto discussions and accessible personal records containing addresses. Swedish law emphasizes transparency, enabling criminals to target known crypto holders.
Police acknowledge the similar tactics across cases, likely indicating an organized Bitcoin robbery gang. But no arrests have been made so far, even as physical abuse and trauma persist.
As cryptocurrency use grows in Sweden, authorities must balance transparency with individual safety. Robbery victims say better privacy protections and self-security are needed amid rampant crypto crime.
