A Brazilian woman was kidnapped for a ransom of over 3.3 million reais (about $600,000) in Bitcoin, targeting her due to her son's crypto trading activities. The retired teacher was taken while leaving a forum in Recife by a gang of four who tracked her through her son's social media posts. Held at gunpoint for 12 hours, her son, based in Portugal, complied with the demands and transferred 5 BTC to secure her release. Brazilian authorities have since arrested those involved, illustrating a troubling trend of 'wrench attacks'—kidnappings linked to cryptocurrency that have surged globally. Similar incidents have occurred recently in London, France, and New York, underscoring the risks associated with overtly showcasing crypto wealth online.

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