Crypto heist like in the movies, from digital to deadly?

Listen up, guys, you think the crypto market is all about making a quick buck? Think again.

It’s a jungle out there , and predators are lurking in every corner. Just ask Amouranth, the popular streamer who found herself staring down the barrel of a gun in her own home.

The streamer job

Yeah, that’s right. Armed robbers, demanding her crypto keys. They thought they could just waltz in, take what they wanted, and walk out.

But Amouranth and her husband? They weren’t having it. The suspects, Dylan Nesho Campbell, Bryan Anthony Salazar Guerrero, and two minors, are facing some serious charges, aggravated kidnapping and robbery with a deadly weapon.

You see, these guys thought they could just muscle in and get away with it. But Amouranth’s husband was on the phone, and he wasn’t about to let that happen.

He grabbed a gun, and things got real pretty fast. The robbers were looking for a cold storage device, but they ended up getting a surprise of their own. Shots were fired, and they high-tailed it out of there.

This was a home invasion swat here now I’m safe pic.twitter.com/uGGXElkzks

— Amouranth (@Amouranth) March 3, 2025

First rule of a Bitcoin stash is: you do not talk about your Bitcoin stash

Now, you might wonder why Amouranth was a target. Well, she’s got a pretty substantial crypto stash, 211 Bitcoin, worth over $20 million.

That’s a lot of cash, and it makes her a prime target for these kinds of thugs. And she’s not alone. Crypto kidnappings and extortions are on the rise.

Just last January, a UK court sentenced a gang for kidnapping and extorting a high value crypto investor.

And in France, Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped for a crypto ransom before being rescued.

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So, what’s the takeaway? The crypto market might seem like a game, you know, memecoins and all that sh*t, but it’s not.

It’s serious business, and you’ve got to be ready for anything if you hold considerable amount of money.

Amouranth and her husband are beefing up their security, and you should too. This isn’t just about money, it’s about safety. Stay vigilant! In this world, you can’t be too careful.

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