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Teenagers Jailed for $4.3 Million UK Crypto 'Wrench Attack'

Three teenagers were jailed for a "wrench attack" that resulted in the theft of $4.3 million in cryptocurrency at knife point. The suspects were identified through social media footage and vehicle tracking after stealing the victim's car, with the crypto being recovered within 72 hours.

Three teenagers were jailed for a "wrench attack" that resulted in the theft of $4.3 million in cryptocurrency at knife point. The suspects were identified through social media footage and vehicle tracking after stealing the victim's car, with the crypto being recovered within 72 hours.

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