Two Brothers Plead Guilty to Kidnapping Minnesota Family, Stealing $8 Million in Cryptocurrency
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Two brothers, Isiah Angelo Garcia and Raymond Christian Garcia, pleaded guilty to kidnapping a Minnesota family at gunpoint and stealing $8 million in cryptocurrency. They face up to 20 years in federal prison for Interference with Commerce by Robbery, plus $8 million in restitution. The case highlights the growing threat of physical violence targeting cryptocurrency holders, known as "crypto wrench attacks."
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bskyTwo Brothers Plead Guilty to Kidnapping Minnesota Family, Stealing $8 Million in Cryptocurrencycointelegraph.comKey quotes
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Isiah Angelo Garcia and Raymond Christian Garcia, on Thursday, entered guilty pleas for Interference with Commerce by Robbery, facing a maximum of 20 years in federal prison.
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