Three Tennessee Men Indicted Over $6.5 Million Crypto Robbery Spree
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Three Tennessee men were indicted for a crypto robbery spree, including a $6.5 million heist where a victim was forced to transfer digital assets at gunpoint.Summary
A federal grand jury has indicted Elijah Armstrong, Nino Chindavanh, and Jayden Rucker, all from Tennessee, for a series of cryptocurrency robberies. The men allegedly traveled from Tennessee, posing as delivery workers to gain entry into victims' homes, using weapons and restraints. In one incident, a victim was forced at gunpoint to transfer approximately $6.5 million in digital assets to the defendants' control. The trio face charges including conspiracy and kidnapping, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison and fines, or a life sentence for the kidnapping charge. This case highlights a rise in physical crimes targeting cryptocurrency holders.
(Source：BeInCrypto)