The perpetrators contacted the judge’s spouse, demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency in exchange for their release. Investigative authorities noted that the probe has been expanded.
Law enforcement agencies are currently examining potential links between this gang and other kidnapping or extortion attempts targeting wealthy individuals involved in cryptocurrency transactions. This incident highlights a growing trend in Europe where criminal organizations leverage the anonymity of digital assets to facilitate ransom payments and money laundering, posing new challenges for international security and judicial systems.
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