UK Couple Attacked in Birmingham Home Invasion Over Cryptocurrency
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A couple in Smith’s Wood, Birmingham, were attacked at home after returning from outside at about 12:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. UTC) on Dec. 13, 2025, in a forced entry involving a cryptocurrency demand and threats against the family. Three men allegedly forced their way into the property and demanded a cryptocurrency transfer. A fourth person allegedly relayed instructions over a video call. The husband suffered significant injuries, while his pregnant wife was threatened with a knife. The attackers took cryptocurrency and high-value watches before fleeing in a vehicle believed to be a black BMW X3.
Source: TokenPost
